Pool Compliance

​​Pool Inspection Applications

​Please complete an Application for Swimming Pool and Fence Inspection / Re- inspection form​ for swimming pool inspections and reinspections.​

Fees and Charges

A list of applicable fees for building and plumbing applications, can be found in Council's Fees and Charges Schedule.

If you require assistance in lodging your building application or have any queries please do not hesitate to contact Council's Planning Team on 1300 007 662.​​

Pool Safety

Residents who own a pool are required to register it with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).

What classes as a swimming pool?

A swimming pool is defined as an above or below ground structure principally used for swimming or bathing, including some models of portable pools and spas.

If your portable pool or spa can hold water at a depth of more than 300 millimetres, then the new laws apply to you. Pool laws don't apply to fish ponds.​

How do I make my pool compliant?

  • Get advice from a pool safety inspector about what to do to make your pool comply.
  • Get a pool safety inspector to do a formal inspection with a view of getting a certificate.
  • Contact Council's Building Certification Team on 1300 007 662 for advice and more information.
  • Visit the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) for more information and tips.

Please click here to view frequently asked questions about pool safety.  ​

Building and Plumbing