Canberra, ACT Australia
Are you ready for the new Swimming Pool Reforms?
Do you have a complex with a Swimming Pool?
Do you have a property with a Swimming Pool in NSW?
Fully accredited inspectors with current certifications for both ACT and NSW regions.
Digital compliance reports delivered within 24 hours of your inspection.
Clear guidance on compliance requirements and practical solutions for any issues.
Servicing ACT, Queanbeyan, Googong, Yass, Goulburn and surrounding regions.
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At National Pool Safety, we are dedicated to helping pool owners, real estate agents, property managers, conveyancers, and body corporate managers across Canberra, ACT, and surrounding NSW achieve and maintain pool safety compliance. Our mission is to ensure your pool meets the highest safety standards, providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Licensed and certified to conduct pool safety inspections across ACT and NSW regions.
Receive detailed digital reports within 24 hours of your inspection appointment.
Comprehensive barrier checks ensuring the highest safety standards for your loved ones.
The ACT Government introduced significant pool safety reforms to reduce drowning incidents. All pools must comply with the Pool and Spa Safety Act 2021
All residential pools must be inspected every 4 years by a licensed inspector.
Compliance certificates must be lodged with Access Canberra within 30 days.
Pool barriers must be 1.2m high with no climbable objects within 900mm.
Valid certificate required before property settlement or tenant move-in.
ACT pool owners are now required to register their pools with Access Canberra and maintain current compliance records.
NSW has strict pool safety regulations under the Swimming Pools Act 1992 and Swimming Pools Regulation 2018.
Certificate of Compliance or Non-Compliance required for all property sales.
Pools must be registered with the local council every 3 years.
Valid certificate required within 6 months before a new tenancy begins.
Strata and body corporate pools have specific inspection requirements.
Non-compliance can result in fines up to $5,500 for individuals and $11,000 for corporations. Councils can issue penalty notices for unregistered pools.
We offer our top-notch inspection services at competitive rates, ensuring value for money.
A compliant pool reduces the risk of accidents, providing a safer environment for everyone.
We work diligently to ensure your pool becomes compliant with minimal disruption and as quickly as possible.
Our team is dedicated to providing professional and friendly service.
ACT Capital Region
NSW Border Region
Growing Community
Historic NSW Town
Rural NSW
Southern Tablelands
Snowy Mountains
Rural ACT
Lakeside Community
Wine Country
ACT & NSW Regions
We service a wide range of locations across ACT and NSW. Give us a call to
confirm we can help with your pool safety inspection.
National Pool Safety offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure your swimming pool meets all necessary safety standards and compliance requirements.
If your inflatable pool can be inflated and deflated, and does not have a filtration system, you are excluded from the scheme.
If the pool has a filtration system, it will become a demountable swimming pool and therefore covered by the scheme. This is a change to existing rules.
Currently these types of pools are subject to the same requirements as all backyard swimming pools and spas in the ACT. This means, a demountable pool up for 1 day requires the same level of safety barrier as a permanent below-ground pool.
The new rules change this requirement by introducing an exemption for a temporary or demountable pool that is up for a period no longer than three consecutive days.
The installation or construction of a pool may need to be undertaken by a licensed builder and signed off by a licensed building surveyor.
The Building (General) Regulation 2008 (schedule 1, Parts 1.2 and 1.3) sets out what requires approval and what is exempt or partially exempt building work. Some partially exempt building work does not need to be signed off by a builder or building surveyor, but some does require sign off by a building surveyor.
Pool safety barriers are partially exempt from getting approval if the:
If there is other building work taking place which needs approval, it may need to be undertaken by a licensed builder and signed off by a licensed building surveyor.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Ensure your pool meets all safety requirements and
protect the ones you love most.
