A. Introduction
The Certifier is accredited under the Building Professionals Act. 2005, and is authorised to carry out inspections of swimming pools and to issue certificates of compliance under the Swimming Pools Act. 1992.
The fees must be paid to the Certifier before the Certifier carries out the work described under Part E. Description of Services
1. Inspections: $250 ex GST (first inspection); $250 ex GST per subsequent inspection (if required)
2. Certificate of compliance $250 ex GST (only one inspection).
The Certifier will perform all work necessary to comply with relevant statutory requirements, including:
- Inspect Swimming Pool.
- Assessing whether the swimming pool complies with the requirements for the issue of a certificate of compliance under s.22D Swimming Pools Act. 1992.
- If swimming pool complies, issuing a certificate of compliance to the client
- If swimming pool does not comply, issuing a written notice under s.22E Swimming Pools Act. 1992 indicating the items of non-compliance.
- forwarding a copy of the notice to the council if required to do so by s.22E Swimming pool Act. 1992.
- If necessary, re-inspecting the swimming pool.
- Updating the property record on the NSW Swimming Pool Register, as required.
Note: If a notice is issued for non-compliance, the Client will have six weeks to comply with the terms of notice. If not complied with, the notice will then be forwarded to the local council. However, if the pool is deemed a risk to public safety, the notice will be forwarded immediately.
