The Building Amendment (Swimming Pool and Spa) Regulations 2019 commenced on 1 December 2019. The new laws have been introduced to ensure compliance with existing safety barrier laws and to reduce incidents of drowning in private swimming pools and spas. The new regulations introduce new requirements for property owners which are set out below. 1. Mandatory registration of swimming pools and spas Effective 1 December 2019, it will be mandatory for all owners to register their swimming pools and spas […]