Help prevent drownings
In NSW, private swimming pool safety is legislated by the Swimming Pools Act 1992 and the Swimming Pools Regulation 2018.
The Act was introduced to improve pool safety for children and requires pool barriers and warning notices to be put up around the pool. Other important steps include:
- Keeping the pool barrier in good condition
- Keeping gates secure
- Providing adult supervision at all times
- Ensuring your children can swim
- Learn resuscitation (CPR) training
- Have a resuscitation chart nearby
Other steps to pool safety
- Visit the NSW Swimming Pool Register for pool inspection self-assessment checklists
- Register your swimming pool: You will need to complete an online form, including the type of pool you have and its age
- Remember that penalties apply for owners of non-registered swimming pools
- Get a Swimming Pools and Fencing Certificate of Compliance (PDF, 159KB)
About Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates
You will need a Swimming Pools and Fencing Certificate of Compliance (PDF, 113KB) if you:
- Intend to sell your property or rent it out
- Are the owner or landlord of tourist or visitor accommodation, or units/townhouses/holiday parks with a swimming pool.
Further information
For more information, call Council on 8757 9000
