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Building Permit

A constructing allow is required earlier than work commences on the development, erection, meeting, placement, renovation, alteration, extension, enchancment or restore of a non-public swimming pool or spa that’s able to containing water greater than 300 mm (30 cm) deep.

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Pool and Spa obstacles

Under the Building Regulations 2012 (WA), personal swimming swimming pools and spas containing water greater than 300 mm deep should have a compliant barrier put in to limit younger kids from accessing the world.

The barrier should be put in earlier than the swimming pool or spa is full of water.


The particular person nominated because the builder on the Building Permit should notify the City inside seven (7) days of finishing the swimming pool or spa and its related barrier.

To notify the City, the builder should e-mail the next varieties to [email protected] :

The City will then prepare an inspection to verify that the pool or spa barrier complies with the relevant necessities. Once compliance is achieved the City will concern an inspection certificates. 

Related Information

Government Publications WA.gov.au

Swimming pool and spa safety barrier requirements

Rules for pools and spas

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