Pool and spa barrier regime starts in NSW today, April 29

From today, 29 April 2016, properties sold with a pool in NSW must have either:

• A certificate of compliance;or
• A relevant occupation certificate and a certificate of registration; or
• A certificate of non-compliance.

When you buy a property with a non-compliant pool, you will have 90 days from settlement to fix any areas of non-compliance.

From 29 April 2016, properties leased with a pool must have either:

• A certificate of compliance; or
• A relevant occupation certificate and a certificate of registration.

The pool and spa industry and the real estate industry are eagerly awaiting the results of the coming weekend auctions to monitor any effect of the commencement of the regime.

SPLASH! will keep readers updated on this story.

More information is available at the Office of Local Government and from SPASA NSW & ACT.