Complying with the NSW Pool Fencing Regulations in 2026
If you own a swimming pool or spa in New South Wales, understanding your obligations in 2026 is essential. Pool compliance is not just something to think about when selling or leasing a property. In NSW, pool owners must register their pool or spa, maintain a compliant child-resistant barrier, and display CPR signage. These rules […]
Let’s talk Gates – the No. 1 Failure to Comply
Let’s talk Gates – the No. 1 Failure to Comply Examples of why owners attention to this particular Non Compliance Over the years I’ve seen all sorts of non-compliances relating to the Pool Gate. More attention could be paid to this critical component, as it is the No. 1 failure to comply and the leading […]
Swimming Pools Regulation 2018
Understanding Compliance for Your Pool Enclosure Since around 2020, the Swimming Pools Regulation 2018 requires Certifiers to follow this legislation when carrying out an assessment. This means pool owners must demonstrate that their pool enclosure has remained compliant since its construction. The key date is August 31, 2008 being the reference used in the Regulations. […]
Planning Ahead – Overgrown Hedging in NCZ’s
This Hedging is in NCZ5 of the Boundary Fence – How to retain vegetation Hedging and Pool Fences Don’t Mix It’s a common story for many homeowners — the pool was perfectly compliant when first built, but over the years, the garden has grown up around it. Before long, those lovely hedges are towering […]
How to Measure your Boundary Fence Height
Do you know how to identify finished ground level? It is any surface that is situated near the base of the Boundary fence within 500mm of the Boundary Fence . Below we see a retaining wall at the base of the left Boundary Fence. The rear Boundary Fence generally has no retaining wall, except […]
Improve your Chance of Compliance
All pool owners can improve their chances of Compliance by learning more about the minimum requirements. If your pool enclosure hasn’t been inspected in the past four years or compliance was last issued under a superseded Standard, the likelihood of maintaining compliance is reduced. The introduction of the Swimming Pools Regulations 2018 has impacted many […]
Are you Planning to Build an Infinity or Out-Of-Ground Pool
The swimming pool shown above is a semi in-ground infinity pool. The concrete skimmer catchment tank is located below pool level. Whilst out-of-ground and infinity pools were approved in the past, in 2011 the Swimming Pools Act and Regulation was amended. It now refers to the Building Code of Australia rather than directly to AS1926. […]