Firstly there are 2 pool classifications – Shared pools & Non-shared pools
Shared pools: If the residents of 2 or more dwellings (Eg: a block of units) on regulated land have or will have a
right to use a regulated pool situated on the land, the pool is a shared-pool. (Eg: A pool in a block of units with a body
corporate or a pool shared by the guests of a Short-term accommodation provider such as a Hotel or Resort).
Non-shared pools: If the residents of only 1 dwelling have constructed or own a regulated pool situated on
regulated land of which no other lot owner has a legal right to use, the pool is a non-shared pool. (Eg: Home Pool).
What time frame is a Pool Safety Certificate valid for?
Shared Pools: 1 year
Non-shared Pools: 2 years
Phase-in Periods Explained
Non-shared pools (Eg: Home pools) have 5 years to comply with new standards unless sold or leased prior.
For properties such as units or townhouses situated on regulated land where there are multiple lot owners sharing
a common pool (excluding short-term accommodation), there is a 2 year phase-in period to obtain a pool safety
certificate. It is the responsibility of the Body Corporate to ensure that the pool they manage is compliant with
previous pool laws until the phase-in period ends.
For properties such as Hotels, Motels, Resorts, Backpackers, Hostels & Caravan Parks where a pool is shared by
the short-term holiday makers or visitors there is only a 6 month phase-in period to comply and obtain a Pool Safety
Certificate. We would advise that all short-term accommodation providers book a pool safety inspection with Be
Safe Pool Fence Inspections ASAP. Not only will there be an extremely high demand for pool inspectors but there
will also be a huge demand for fencing and building companies to make pools compliant.