Existing swimming pools

If your swimming pool or spa holds a depth of water of 300mm (30cm) or more, or was installed after 1994 you need to install a permanent pool safety barrier (fencing) around it.

The fencing needs to comply with the Australian Standards, National Construction Code & Building Act 2016. The meet these requirements, it is important to engage:

  • draftsman/architect
  • building surveyor
  • licensed builder

New swimming pools

Before installing a swimming pool or spa, inflating a blow-up pool or spa and or erecting related safety fencing, please contact the Clarence City Council Building & Plumbing Department on 6217 9580 to discuss the approval process.

Inflatable and relocatable pools are not exempt from these regulations.

Approvals must be obtained from the council for the installation and set-up of pools and spas (in accordance with Part 8, Section 81 of the Building Regulations 2016). This relates to both Building and Plumbing Applications.

The following information is required to be submitted to support a Plumbing Application:

  • Form 3 Application for Plumbing Approval
  • Form 35 Certificate of Responsible Designer
  • Drainage Plan to show where the swimming pool/spa will be discharged to when emptied e.g. stormwater, sewer
  • detail regarding what type of filtration system is being installed in the swimming pool/spa e.g. sand filter, cartridge filter.

You can find all of the above forms on the Consumer, Building and Occupational Services website – under ‘Approved forms’.

All applications for lodgement can be submitted to buildingandplumbing@ccc.tas.gov.au

For more on pool safety and installing pool safety barriers see this fact sheet.