The installation or construction of a pool may need to be undertaken by a licensed builder and signed off by a licensed building surveyor (certifier).
The Building (General) Regulation 2008 (schedule 1, Parts 1.2 and 1.3) sets out what requires approval and what is exempt or partially exempt building work.
Pool safety barriers are partially exempt from getting approval if the:
- fencing and barriers comply with the building code; and
- fencing and barriers are constructed in a proper and skilful way; and
- fencing and barriers are inspected and certified as compliant with the Building Act 2004 (other than Part 3) by a certifier.
If there is other building work taking place which needs approval, it may need to be undertaken by a licensed builder and signed off by a licensed building surveyor (certifier).
