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The assessment process

Swimming pools

Thinking about building a new swimming pool? See if you comply with BASIX.

  • If you are building a new dwelling and including a swimming pool of any size it will need to comply with BASIX.
  • If you are lodging plans for your pool as an alteration and addition you will need to comply with BASIX only if the volume of the pool is more than 40,000 litres.
  • The BASIX requirements relating to the installation of a pool will depend on pool size, heating type and the water target zone.
Last updated: 14/09/2022

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