Certificate of compliance
Issued when your pool barrier complies with the legislation and the Australian Standard that applies to your pool.
NSW Registered Swimming Pool CertifierNSW Registered CertifierRegistration number BDC05458
Pool compliance inspections in Sydney
Deal directly with Chris, your NSW registered pool certifier, from booking to certificate.
- No hidden admin fees
- Fast appointment availability
Same-day certification where the pool is compliant and all required information is available.
Prefer to talk? Call Chris on 0421 866 601
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How an inspection works
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Step 1: Book
Send a request or call Chris on 0421 866 601. You deal with him directly from the first call.
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Step 2: Barrier inspection
Chris inspects your pool or spa barrier against the Swimming Pools Act 1992 (NSW), the Swimming Pools Regulation 2018 and the applicable Australian Standard.
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Step 3: Certification or clear guidance
If the barrier complies, you receive a certificate of compliance. If it doesn’t yet, you receive a certificate of non-compliance with a clear, detailed report and practical advice on what to fix.
Inspections and certificates
Every inspection is carried out by Chris, from the first call to the certificate. Prices are fixed, with no hidden admin fees.
- Pool compliance inspectionA full inspection of your pool barrier, ending in a certificate of compliance or clear guidance on what to fix. $279
- Same-day pool inspectionFor when the inspection can’t wait. $349
- Re-inspectionOnce the items in your report have been fixed, Chris comes back to inspect the barrier again. $199
- Certificates of compliance and non-complianceWhat each certificate means for you, and what happens next.
- Real estate and property management inspectionsInspections for listings and rentals, booked directly with the certifier. $279
- Spa barrier inspectionsBarrier inspections for spas as well as pools. $279
- Pre-inspection adviceNot sure where your barrier stands? Talk to Chris before you book a full inspection. $279
Deal directly with your inspector
Practical Pool Compliance is Chris. The person you speak to when you book is the person who inspects your pool, writes your report and answers your questions afterwards.
- NSW Registered Swimming Pool Certifier, registration no. BDC05458
- Fully licensed and insured
- Clear, detailed reports
- Practical advice until compliance is achieved
- Fast appointment availability
What your barrier is assessed against
Chris assesses your pool barrier against NSW legislation and the Australian Standard that applies to your pool.
- Swimming Pools Act 1992 (NSW)
- Swimming Pools Regulation 2018
- The applicable Australian StandardFor example AS 1926.1. Which standard applies depends on your pool’s age and any alterations.
Two possible outcomes, both clear
Every inspection ends with a certificate. Here’s what each one means.
Certificate of non-compliance
Issued when the barrier doesn’t comply yet, with a clear, detailed report and practical advice on what to fix. Then book a re-inspection for $199.
Areas Chris covers
Chris inspects pools across Greater Sydney, from the Central Coast down to the Sutherland Shire. Not sure if your suburb is covered? Include it in your request or call 0421 866 601.
Upper North Shore
Hornsby, Wahroonga, Turramurra, Pymble, Gordon, Killara, Lindfield, St Ives, Pennant Hills, Beecroft
Lower North Shore
North Sydney, Mosman, Neutral Bay, Cremorne, Crows Nest, Chatswood, Willoughby, Lane Cove, Northbridge, Castlecrag
Ryde and Hunters Hill
Ryde, Gladesville, Putney, Eastwood, Epping, Marsfield, Macquarie Park, Meadowbank, Hunters Hill, Woolwich
Hills District
Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Bella Vista, Beaumont Hills, Cherrybrook, North Rocks
Parramatta
Parramatta, Carlingford, Oatlands, Dundas, Ermington, Northmead, Winston Hills, Granville
Inner West
Drummoyne, Five Dock, Concord, Abbotsford, Balmain, Rozelle, Leichhardt, Annandale, Ashfield, Haberfield, Strathfield, Burwood
Eastern Suburbs
Bondi, Bellevue Hill, Rose Bay, Vaucluse, Darling Point, Woollahra
Also covered
Central Coast, Northern Beaches, Sutherland Shire
Common questions
How much does a pool inspection cost?
A standard pool inspection is $279. A re-inspection is $199, and a same-day pool inspection is $349. Spa barrier inspections, pre-inspection advice and real estate inspections are $279 too. There are no hidden admin fees.
Do you offer same-day inspections?
Yes. A same-day pool inspection is $349. Calling Chris on 0421 866 601 is the quickest way to check today’s availability and what information to have ready.
What happens if my pool doesn’t pass?
You receive a certificate of non-compliance with a clear, detailed report of what needs attention. Chris gives practical advice until compliance is achieved, and once the work is done you can book a re-inspection for $199.
Is Chris a registered certifier?
Yes. Chris is a NSW Registered Swimming Pool Certifier, Registration No. BDC05458, and is fully licensed and insured.
Book your pool inspection
Pool inspection $279 · Re-inspection $199 · Same-day inspection $349. No hidden admin fees.