Swimming Pool Exemption
If you believe that complying with the current swimming pool safety barrier standards is impracticable or unreasonable, or you have a safe alternative that works just as effective, you may be eligible to apply for an exemption.
If you're unsure whether an exemption applies to your situation, contact us on 4974 2000 or speak with a registered Certifier before applying. This can help you understand whether an exemption is likely to be suitable.
Application information
Keeping your exemption
When an exemption is unlikely
What you need to provide
This section will help you prepare a complete application; however additional information may be requested after our initial review.
Plans and pool details
Owner's consent
Application fees
There are no fees payable when you submit your application. We'll invoice you after your application and preferences have been reviewed. If you'd like a fee estimate before applying, search for the application name in our Fees and Charges document.
Related articles
- Swimming Pool Certificate of Compliance - apply for a pool or spa safety inspection and certificate.
- Building and Construction Issues - to report an unsafe pool.
Submit application
Create or sign into your account
- As part of the application process, you'll be prompted to register or sign in to your account.
- Your account makes it easy to submit applications and requests, track their progress, view outcomes, and make payments all in one place.
- You can find more information and step-by-step guidance on creating a registered user account, as well as access to support services, on our My Services article.
Next steps
- Shortly after submitting your application, you will receive an email confirming we've received it, along with an invoice for the application fees.
- If it appears eligible, we'll schedule a site inspection with the owner to confirm whether meeting safety standards is genuinely impractical.
- If approved, you will receive a certificate confirming the exemption.
Time frames
- We will contact the nominated person responsible for providing property access within 10 business days to arrange an inspection.
- Once the inspection is complete, please allow up to 5 business days for your exemption certificate to be issued.
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