Environmental Health - Public Pools and Spas

Warringah Council has an effective program of registering and inspecting all public swimming pools and spas in Warringah to ensure that required public health standards of cleanliness and disinfection are being maintained.

• Request a Service - Commercial Swimming Pool

Public swimming pools and spas are defined as swimming pools and spa pools to which the public is admitted, whether free of charge, on payment of a fee or otherwise, including swimming pools and spa pools:

• to which the public is admitted as an entitlement of membership of a club
• provided at a workplace for the use of employees
• provided at a hotel, motel or guest house or at holiday units, or similar facility, for the use of guests
• provided at a school or hospital
• not included are swimming pools or spa pools in private residential premises

Public Health Requirements

The occupier of a public swimming pool or spa must comply with the Public Health (Swimming Pools and Spa Pools) Regulation 2000. 

Pools that are a risk to public health may be issued with an order requiring that the pool be closed. 

Complying with the Public Swimming Pool and Spa Guidelines (June 1996), published by the Department of Health, is a defense to a prosecution.

Legislation

Public Health (Swimming Pools and Spa Pools) Regulation 2000

 

Contact Council

Request a Service - Commercial Swimming Pool or call Compliance Services on 9942 2111.

The personal information that you provide is confidential and will not be disclosed without your consent.

Useful Links

• NSW Health - Public Swimming Pools and Spas
• Public Swimming Pool and Spa Guidelines (June 1996)
• Public Health (Swimming Pools and Spa Pools) Regulation 2000
• Warringah Council's Compliance and Enforcement Policy