Responsible minister minister for better regulation and innovation authorisation this version of the legislation is compiled and maintained in a database of legislation by the parliamentary counsels office and published on the nsw legislation website, and is certified as the form of that legislation that is correct under section 45c of the interpretation act 1987. The act sets out the responsibilities of pool owners and generally requires that pool access be restricted by a childresistant barrier to protect young children. Building amendment swimming pool and spa regulations. Swimming pools act 1992 if the pool does not meet the safety requirements specified in the act and relevant standards, council will issue a certificate of noncompliance except in relation to properties which are subject to a lease via the nsw swimming pool register. Swimming pool certificate of compliance application swimming pools act 1992 cab016 1. Residential swimming pool safety city of liverpool. Application for certificate of compliance section 22d. Swimming pool certificate of compliance application under the swimming pools act 1992. Register means the register of swimming pools under section 30a. Council may exempt the swimming pool from all or any of the requirements of part 2 of the swimming pools act 1992 if we are satisfied, in the particular circumstances of the case that. Cab016 swimming pool certificate of compliance application. The act education and training directorate recognises the importance of providing students with opportunities to participate in school based aquatic activities, such as swimming carnivals. Swimming pool barrier council policy adopted by council. Swimming pools act 1992 as at 4 march 2020 act 49 of 1992 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary 1.
Property details where swimming pool is located street number and name. Application for a certificate of compliance for a swimming. The paper design and construction process for swimming pools has been prepared by the technical working group of the tile association. Application for swimming pools act barrierfence exemption pursuant to section 22 of the swimming pools act 1992 disclaimer. Swimming pool compliance certificate application published on 4 july 2015 by super user. School swimming pool and water park aquatic based activities procedures 1.
Application for a certificate of compliance for a swimming pool. The swimming pools act 1992 requires council to develop and adopt a program for the inspection of swimming pools in its area. Swimming pools amendment inspections regulation 2016. The proposed regulation supports the swimming pools act 1992 the act and features changes to further improve the operation and administration of the act. The swimming pools amendment act 2009 has since removed these automatic exemptions. Swimming pools act 1992 as at 4 march 2020 act 49 of 1992. Status of the pools under the swimming pools act 1992 the status of the swimming pool in relation to exemption from the child resistant barrier provisions of the swimming pools act was documented for 44 of the 53 pools. Pursuant to section 220 of the swimming pools act 1992. The legislation, regulation and standards that apply to this swimming pool inspection program include. His excellency the governor, with the advice of the executive council, has made the following regulation under the swimming pools act 1992. Once collected by council, the information can be accessed by.
The purpose of this chapter is to enact regulations that protect and promote the. The virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act vgba is a united states law named after graeme baker, who died in an accident in june 2002, when the suction from a spa drain entrapped her under the water. General duties of local authorities regarding swimming pools part 2 access to swimming pools division 1. Virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act wikipedia. Baker was the daughter of james and nancy baker and the granddaughter of former. Swimming pools regulation 2018 under the swimming pools act 1992 public consultation draft s2017355. Swimming pools amendment act 2012 no 77 schedule 1 amendment of swimming pools act 1992 no 49 page 4 pool is ancillary to that other building, regardless of whether the swimming pool is on a separate lot, such as on common property under a strata scheme. Swimming pools act 1992 application for exemption woollahra municipal council page 1 of 5 jul 19 swimming pools act 1992 application for exemption section 22 swimming pool act 1992 file reference.
General duties of local authorities regarding swimming pools part 2 access to swimming pools division 1 outdoor swimming pools for dwelling. Council will continually promote the awareness of the requirements of the swimming pools act 1992, in particular registration of pools and maintenance of compliant fencing. Safety barriers for swimming pool apply to all swimming pools both indoor and outdoor on premises where there is a residential building, a moveable dwelling eg caravan a. Application for swimming pools act barrier fence exemption. Safety barriers for swimming pools apply to all swimming pools both indoor and outdoor on a premises where there is a residential.
Under the provisions of section 26 of the swimming pools act 1992, the applicant is entitled to appeal to the land and environment court against the local authority within 28 days of refusal of the application. Almost all 30 of the pools had reported faults with the pool gate or latch mechanism which, in most cases, meant that gate did not self close. Swimming pools act 1992 application for exemption woollahra municipal council page 3 of 5 jul 19 how to lodge this application address the application to. Issues included no selfclosing mechanism, damaged latch mechanisms and faulty spring mechanisms. Swimming pools act 1992 no 49 new south wales current version for 29. Application for exemption swimming pools act 1992 1 july 2019 application for exemption swimming pools act 1992 s. Note only the owner of the premises on which the swimming pool is located, or is proposed to be located may submit this application. Section 22d of the swimming pools act and clause 18 of the swimming pools regulation 2008 are outlined below. Swimming pool act 1992 nsw and swimming pool regulation 2018 nsw.
Yes please provide a copy of your certificate of registration. The swimming pools act 1992 definition is swimming pool means an excavation, structure or vessel. Application for swimming pool certificate of compliance. The information provided by you on this form will be used by parramatta city council or. The owner of any premises on which a swimming pool is situated may apply to the local authority for a. This guide has been created to provide advice to residential property owners in a simple, straight forward and user friendly format. Swimming pools act 1992 inspection request woollahra municipal council page 3 of 5 jul 2019 checklist below is a basic list of requirements for ownersusers to help them selfassess their pool. Application for swimming pool certificate of compliance swimming pools act 1992 1. The paper has been written with the aim of providing advice for all parties involved in the process of designing, building and maintaining swimming pools, and should be used in conjunction with.
The swimming pools act 1992 and its regulations work together with. From friday 29 april 2016, vendors of a property with a swimming pool or spa pool must have a certificate showing whether or not their pool fencing is cot with the mplian swimming pools act 1992. Md comar regulations for swimming pools and spas maryland. Remake of the swimming pools regulation 2018 nsw fair trading. The act sets out the responsibilities of pool owners and generally requires that pool access be restricted by a. This guide is based on the swimming pools act 1992 and regulation which outlines the minimum safety requirements in regard to residential swimming pools. The swimming pools act 1992, the swimming pools regulation 2008 and as 1926. Swimming pool barrier inspection policy forbes shire council swimming pool barrier inspection policy version 2 adopted 16 november 2017 minute no. Drowning deaths of children private swimming pools 20072014. Swimming pools act 1992 swimming pools regulations 2008 swimming pools amendment act 2012 swimming pools amendment consequential amendments regulation 20 building code of australia australian standards as1926.
Has the swimming pool been registered on the department of local government website. Swimming pool inspection policy hawkesbury city council. Safety barriers for swimming pool apply to all swimming pools both indoor and outdoor on premises where there is a residential building, a moveable dwelling eg caravan a hotel or a motel. Swimming pool certificate of compliance application pursuant. Forbes shire council swimming pool barrier inspection policy. Managing risks at publicly accessible pools information guide for owners, operators and controllers of public swimming pools this guide provides practical information to help prevent drowning, and manage other health and safety risks associated with publicly accessible swimming pools. Swimming pools act 1992 the applicant is entitled to appeal to the land and environment court against the local authoritys decision within twenty eight 28 days of refusal of the application, and. Residential swimming pools ansinspi4 1992, if the pool is removable and. Local government swimming pool safety guideline october 2016 page 7 of 20 local government responsibilities mandatory inspection after pool immersion incident notice a pool immersion incident means an event involving the immersion or partial immersion of a young child under the age of five under the water in a swimming pool. The term main drain means a submerged suction outlet typically located at the bottom of a pool or spa to conduct water to a recirculating pump. Drowning deaths of children private swimming pools 20072014 september 2015 4. Swimming pools act 1992 section 22d local authority must grant certificate of compliance if swimming pool complies with part 1.
Application for issue of a certificate under the swimming. Note 3 council may exempt the swimming pool from all or any of the requirements of part 2 of the swimming pools act 1992 if council is satisfied, in the particular circumstances of the case that. Jul 04, 2015 swimming pool compliance certificate application. Authorised officers will identify and outline all work that is necessary, if any, in order for you to comply with the requirements of the swimming pools act 1992 and to ensure the timely determination of the application. Energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa title 14 pub.
Nov 16, 2017 swimming pool barrier inspection policy forbes shire council swimming pool barrier inspection policy version 2 adopted 16 november 2017 minute no. Virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act pool safely. Pool safety barriers must be maintained in a good state of repair as an effective. The swimming pools act 1992 permitted various automatic exemptions for swimming pools installed on small lots 2 hectares and in locations where the pool adjoined a large water body. Swimming pools amendment inspections regulation 2016 nsw published lw 24 march 2016 2016 no 151 18ba certificates of noncompliance if pool does not comply 1 this clause applies to an inspection carried out by the local authority, or an accredited certifier, under section 22c of the act. Remake of the swimming pools regulation 2018 nsw fair. Seek an exemption from council for all or any of the requirements of part 2 of the swimming pools act 1992. The information provided by you on this form will be used by parramatta city council or its agents to process this application.
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