There are some circumstances where a swimming pool or spa is not required to comply with the prescribed safety standards.
There are also circumstances where homeowners or owners corporations can apply for an exemption if the swimming pool or spa is unable to have a safety barrier compliant with the prescribed safety standards.
Information about Ministerial exemption grounds and applications is available in the Guideline about Ministerial Exemptions for regulation swimming pools.
You can apply for a Ministerial Exemption by completing the Ministerial Exemption for Regulated Swimming Pool Application Form [73.9 KB].