You will need this approval to operate a public or shared swimming pool. Approval is required for swimming pools which are used for a commercial purpose. Approval is needed for pools that are located on residential premises where the pool is shared between more than two dwelling units, such as a townhouse complex. Examples of public or shared pools include the following:
- aquatic centres
- learn to swim pools
- gym and health centre pools
- hydrotherapy pools (including flotation therapy pools, recovery pools)
- holiday accommodation pools
- club pools
- private school pools
- swimming pools under a body corporate of a group subdivision scheme (where there are three or more dwellings).
