Pool Owners who intend on selling or leasing their property are now required to disclose certain information relating to the status of their pool safety barrier.

a) Provide the guidance material issued by the Minister under the Building Act on obligations on owners of premises on which a regulated swimming pool is located (this obligation will only apply to properties with a pool or spa that was built, altered or installed prior to 1 May 2023); and

b) Provide at least one of the following documents:

1.  A disclosure statement that  provides information that is reasonably within the knowledge of the homeowner or owners corporation as to the age of the pool and the status of the pool against the prescribed safety standard
   
   
2. A compliance certificate
   
   
3. An exemption certificate
   
   
4. A certificate of occupancy (that covers the pool and the safety barrier) that is not older than 5 years from when the pool was constructed or substantially altered
   
   

We can assist you with meeting this disclosure obligation with 2 options available:

1) Completing an inspection to obtain a ‘Compliance Certificate’. The Certificate provides a guarantee to the prospective purchaser that the pool barrier meets the obligations and there is no rectification work required.

This has the significant advantages of: