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Changes currently on public consultation
Swimming pool safety
The state government is seeking comments from industry and local government about the legislative framework for the safety of swimming pools.
Proposals are under consideration include:
- reviewing and consolidating compliance options for swimming pools, as these currently vary depending on the age of the pool or the date the application for approval was submitted
- the introduction of mandatory swimming pool inspections via:
- appropriately qualified inspectors and certification of compliance
- a database of swimming pools
- adequate council policies for inspections.
Discussion paper - Proposals to improve the legislative framework for swimming pool safety (PDF 1.11MB).
View the transcript of the swimming pool safety presentation (Word 55KB).
The consultation period is from 4 April 2013 to 31 May 2013. You can comment on the proposed changes by making a written submission by 5.00 pm on Friday 31 May to:
General Manager Building Policy
Statutory Planning Branch
Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure
GPO Box 1815
Adelaide SA 5001
Email: dpti.pdbuildingbranch@sa.gov.au
All submissions are public documents and will be made available for viewing on this page after the closing date.
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Changes recently on consultation
Private certification
Consultation on private certification and related changes to planning and building processes closed on 1 February 2013.
View the private certification consultation page and the submissions received.
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