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Swimming pool certifiers


The Building Professionals Board is seeking feedback about a proposal to introduce a new category of accredited certifier to inspect child resistant barriers around swimming pools and spa pools, and to certify compliance with the Swimming Pools Act 1992. From 29 April 2015, residential properties and tourist accommodation with a swimming pool or spa pool must have a certificate of compliance for the pool barrier before the property can be leased or sold. To respond to the anticipated demand for certificates of compliance, the Board is creating a new ‘E1 Swimming Pool Certification’ category. E1 certifiers will add to the number of accredited certifiers (in categories A1, A2 and A3), who can inspect and certify pool barriers. The Board is exhibiting the Building Professionals Amendment (Accredited Certifiers) Regulation 2014 and amendments to its Accreditation Scheme, to create the E1 category.

Attachments (1)

Swimming_pools_FAQ.pdf

Submissions (40)

Howard Ryan CV-2014.pdf
Housesafe Swimming Pool Inspections & Compliance Course & Units.pdf
NSW_BPB_submission_070814.pdf
Submissionlet.pdf
Pool Inspector Submission.1.pdf
E1_Swimming_Pool_Certification_140814.pdf
Submission.pdf
Submission to BPB_ Behrooz Tavakoli (1).pdf
E1 Certification submission.pdf
Submission to PSC Review NSW.pdf
BPB submission letter PDF.pdf
BPB submission letter PDF.1.pdf
AA 28.08.2014.pdf
Submission to NSW Govt.Swimming Pool Certifiers.FINAL. 29 August 2014.pdf
Comments for BPB Swimming Pool Accreditation Scheme 2014.pdf
APSIC Submission for the Building Professionals Board.pdf
Endorsement letter Shannon.pdf
David Eagles submission.pdf
C Robinson BPB submission letter.pdf
Richard Doggett Submission for NSW Building Professionals Board-4.pdf
SPASA Submission BPB_ Pool Inspector Accreditation.pdf
SPASA Submission BPB_ Pool Inspector Accreditation-1.pdf
SPASA Submission BPB_ Pool Inspector Accreditation-2.pdf
Submission by Riverina Regional Cities_ NSW Building Professionals Board_ New Category of Accredited Certifier (E1 Swimming Pool Certification) signed by mayors of Albury, Wagga Wagga and Griffith councils..pdf
DOC000.PDF
CV.pdf
DOC.PDF
Submission paper 2014.pdf
Submission for Accreditation of Swimming Pool Certifiers in NSW.pdf
NSW_Pool Safety Law Changes_PR_FINAL REINSW March13.pdf
Submisson Aug 2014 NSW fence certifiers comments for review 2sept14.pdf
NSW_Sale or Lease extension_April 2014.pdf
SSC Pool Certifier submission.pdf
140902_ TritonPSI_ BPB E1 Accreditation_ Response.pdf
2014 266186 Response to consultation Accreditation of swimming pool certifiers in NSW.pdf
B.Smith submission.pdf
Pool Inspector Submission.pdf
140902 Swimming Pools.pdf
Scan0004.pdf
submission.pdf

Timeline

  • On Exhibition

    The consultation is open for public comment.

  • Under Consideration

    We'll be reviewing what you told us.

  • Made and Finalised

    The final outcomes of this consultation will be documented here.

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More information

Relevant legislation: Building Professionals Act 2005, Building Professionals Regulation 2007 and the Swimming Pools Act 1992
Exhibiting agency or agencies: Department of Planning & Environment and the Building Professionals Board
Exhibition location: Online at www.planning.nsw.gov.au/proposals or in person at the Building Professionals Board, Level 3, 3 Marist Place, Parramatta, or at the Department of Planning & Environment Information Centre, Ground floor, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney