Swimming pool owners must register their swimming pool or spa pool on the NSW Swimming Pool Register

– Local councils and accredited certifiers registered with the Building Professionals Board, can carry out inspections of swimming pools.

– From 29 April 2016 a copy of a valid certificate of compliance or relevant occupation certificate must be attached to new residential tenancy agreements to rent property with a swimming pool or spa pool. This requirement does not apply to a lot in strata or community schemes with more than two lots.

– From 29 April 2016 a copy of a valid certificate of compliance or relevant occupation certificate, or a valid certificate of non-compliance, must be attached to the sales contract to sell property with a swimming pool or spa pool. This requirement does not apply: to a lot in strata or community schemes with more than two lots, or for any off-the- plan contract.

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