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Swimming Pool / Spa Barrier Certificate of Compliance Application

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Before you start this form please be aware of the following:

◼ REGISTER YOUR POOL: Ensure you have registered your pool or spa on the NSW Swimming Pool Register. Please make note of the register number, you will be asked to provide this on the form. If you are unable to locate this number, please advise us on your form.

◼ CONDUCT A SELF ASSESSMENT: Council encourages applicants to complete a self-assessment of the pool/ spa area prior to inspection. The NSW Swimming Pool Register have self-assessment checklists available via NSW Swimming Pool Register. Please note these checklists are a guide only to assist in identifying common areas of non-compliance. The inspecting officer will complete a more comprehensive and technical inspection guided by by Swimming Pools Act 1992, The Swimming Pools Regulations 2018, the Building Code of Australia and the relevant Australian Swimming Pool Standard (AS1926).

◼ ACCESS REQUIRED: An owner or occupant does not have to be on site for a Swimming Pool Barrier Inspection however full access to the swimming pool/spa and associated barriers must be made available to Council Inspectors. If windows or doors are used as part of the barrier, access to the house must be given. Any animals are to be restrained away from the vicinity of the swimming pool/spa barrier. 

◼ OWNERS CONSENT REQUIRED: Owners' consent must be obtained in order to submit this application. You will be asked to declare consent has been received before continuing. 

FEES AND CHARGES

Inspection fees apply and are payable upon submission of this form: 

◾ Initial inspection fee $150.00 (Nil GST)

◾ Re-inspection fee $100.00 (Nil GST)

IMPORTANT: If you have more than one pool or spa barrier to assess, or multiple pools/spas or pools in different areas of your property, there will be more than one Inspection fee applicable. For example, if you have one swimming pool in your backyard and a spa in your side yard, two inspections are required. Council will make contact to discuss the fee amount and your Credit Card details to process the payment. 

Further Information regarding inspection fees can be located via Council's Fees and Charges. 

YOUR PRIVACY

Port Stephens Council is committed to protecting your privacy. We take all reasonable steps to comply with relevant legislation and Council policy.

Purpose: The purpose of this form is to obtain owner, applicant and pool details in order to complete an inspection for the purpose of issuing a Certificate of Compliance under Section 22D of the Swimming Pools Act 1992.

Intended recipients: Council staff and third parties as appropriate.

Supply: Involuntary.

Consequence of Non Provision: A Certificate of Compliance or Certificate of Non-Compliance cannot not be issued.

Storage and security: This document will be placed on the relevant file and/or saved in Council’s records management system in accordance with Council policy and relevant legislation.

Access: Please contact Council on 02 4988 0255 to enquire how you can access information.

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Pool / Spa Information

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Location of swimming pool or spa

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Reason for Inspection: *

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POOL / SPA DETAILS

Is there more than one pool or spa on the property: *

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Have you registered your swimming pool or spa: *

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Section 30B Swimming Pools Act 1992

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⛔ STOP -  Before proceeding please register your swimming pool or spa visit NSW Swimming Pool Register.

Then click "Yes" above and enter NSW Swimming Pool Register pool/spa number

Have you completed a swimming pool checklist: * Council encourages applicants to complete a self-assessment of the pool/ spa area prior to inspection. The NSW Swimming Pool Register have self-assessment checklists are available via NSW Swimming Pool Register link below.

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🌐 Link to Pool Inspection Self-Assessment Checklists


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Applicant Details

APPLICANT DETAILS

Applicant Type: *

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I give the following person authorisation to speak with Council and receive documentation on my behalf in relation to this Application only:

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Are you applying as an individual or Company?: *

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APPLICANT'S PHYSICAL ADDRESS

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Is the postal address different to the physical address?: *

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APPLICANT'S POSTAL ADDRESS

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Access for Inspections

ACCESS FOR INSPECTIONS

⛔ Full access to the swimming pool/spa and associated barriers must be made available on the day of inspection. Any animals are to be restrained separate to the swimming pool/spa area.

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Who should Council contact to organise a time for this Inspection: *

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Name of contact to discuss inspection access

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Will someone be at the property at the time of the Inspection: *

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I give/ Owners Consent has been given for Councils Authorised Officer to enter my yard/pool area for the purpose of an inspection of my pool if I am not home: * Please note: if the pool incorporates windows or doors as part of the barrier, an occupant must be home to allow Council access to these

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HIDDEN - Owners Consent

OWNERS CONSENT

ALL owners of the land to be developed must sign the application. An original signature must be provided and every owner must sign the form digitally OR provide written consent using Council’s Owners Consent Form.

Crown Land - If the land is Crown Land, an authorised officer of the NSW Department of Lands must sign the application.

Company - If the owner is a company, then two directors, a director and a secretary or an authorised delegate must sign the application and state their position.

Strata or Community Title - If the property is under strata or community title and any works are proposed on common property, the common seal of the owner’s corporation must be stamped on this form as well as the owner’s signature. 

As owner/s of the land to which this application relates, I/we consent to this application. I/we also consent to authorised Council officers entering the land to carry out inspection/s relating to this application as required. I/we accept that all communication regarding the application will be through the nominated applicant for this property.

OWNERS DETAILS

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SIGNATURE PREFERENCES

Please select your signature preference: *

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If you choose to collect signatures and upload as an attachment please use Council’s Owners Consent Form.

INDIVIDUAL(S) PRIVATE PROPERTY SIGNATURE(S)

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Property Owner 1

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Property Owner 2

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Property Owner 3

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Property Owner 4

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Land Owners Signature: *

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If the number of owners exceeds 4 you must upload ALL owners consent. Please use Council’s Owners Consent Form to collect and upload.

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COMPANY SIGNATURES

If the application is made on behalf of a company, it needs to be signed by two (2) authorised persons and signatures must be followed by the person’s title eg. Director, Secretary.

Authorised Person 1

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Eg: Director, Secretary

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Signature: *

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Authorised Person 2

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Signature: *

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BODY CORPORATE (STRATA TITLE) SIGNATURE(S)

If your property is part of a strata title, Council requires the signature(s) of the body corporate and the seal (stamp) of the body corporate. Please use Council’s Owners Consent Form. 
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Payment

PAYMENT

Council will make contact to discuss the applicable fees and collect credit card details for payment. 

If you have more than one pool or spa barrier to assess, or multiple pools/spas or pools in different areas of your property, there will be more than one Inspection fee applicable. For example, if you have one swimming pool in your backyard and a spa in your side yard, it will be two inspections. 

Inspection fees apply : 

  • Initial inspection fee $150.00 (inclusive of GST)
  • Re-inspection fee $100.00 (inclusive of GST)

Further Information regarding inspection fees can be located via Council's Fees and Charges.  

TAX INVOICE AND PAYMENT RECEIPT 

PAYMENT DETAILS

Payment is required to complete the submission of your Swimming Pool Certificate of Compliance Application.

"TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE" is calculated on the circumstances of your application (selected) below.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO YOU: *

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TAX INVOICE

No. of Inspections: 

1

Initial Inspection Fee:
GST:

Total Amount - Initial Inspection Fee (incl. GST): 

$150.00

Credit Card (CC) Surcharge: 

1

CC Surcharge:

0.55%

GST:
Total Amount - CC Surcharge (incl. GST):

No. of Inspections: 

1

Reinspection Fee:
GST:

Total Amount - Reinspection Fee (incl. GST): 

$100.00

Credit Card (CC) Surcharge:

1

CC Surcharge:

0.55%

GST:
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TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE

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PAYMENT RECEIPT

Port Stephens Council | ABN: 16 744 377 876
Address: 116 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace, NSW, 2324 | Phone: (02) 49880255 | Fax: (02) 49873612
Webite: https://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au | Email: council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

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Payment of the application fee is required to complete the submission of your application.

 

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