Building Licences for Swimming & Spa Pools / Swimming Pool Inspections

A Private Swimming Pool is considered a “Class 10B Structure under the Building Code of Australia” and consequently requires, a Building Licence, prior to installation.

By definition a Private Swimming Pool is any excavation or structure able to hold water to a depth greater than 300mm and used primarily for swimming, wading, paddling or the like activity. This also includes spas, whether they are located inside or outside the house, and kept permanently filled with water.

Building applications are available from the Shire Office. Should you have any queries regarding building licensing, please contact the Council’s Executive Manager of Development Services, Mr Bernie Smith on 9188 4444.

SWIMMING POOL INSPECTIONS Regular mandatory inspections of private swimming pools is a legal requirement under the Local Government [Miscellaneous Provisions] Act 1960.

Inspections are required every four [4] years to ensure that swimming pool enclosures comply with the statutory requirements. This also includes spa pools.

Householders will be notified individually prior to inspections commencing.

For further information on private swimming pool fencing and regulations, please contact the Council’s Swimming Pool Inspector, Mr Stephen Thomson, on 9188 4451 or 0418 957 878.

For a list of the regulations applicable please refer to Council Publications / Regulation folder on our website.

Keith Pearson

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER