Must comply with Schedule 1 and Section 6 of the General Regulation.

Demountable swimming pools are generally exempt for requiring a BA but must have certified registered barriers before the pool is able to hold more than 300mm of water.

When building a swimming pool that can hold water deeper than 300mm, under the Building Act 2004, you must have:

  • building approval
  • a pool builder
  • a building certifier
  • plans
  • inspections
  • certificates, and
  • design and construction standards.

For demountable swimming pool, you won't need BA to reassemble it or take apart the reservoir (excluding fences or barriers), if:

  • you can take apart its water reservoir and assemble it by hand, or with hand tools without damaging the pool's components
  • pool fencing and barriers required under Building Act 2004 are in place before the pool holds any water. Fences and barriers restrict access of young children to pool and immediate pool surrounds. You must also make sure to arrange the pool, fence and barriers according to the certificate of occupancy and use granted for them under that Act
  • it won't affect the structural integrity of any part of a building that has a certificate of occupancy or other certificate under the Building Act 2004, part 5 and
  • it follows all other general rules.

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