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NSW Registered Swimming Pool CertifierNSW Registered CertifierRegistration number BDC05458

Pool safety certificate in Sydney

In NSW, a pool safety certificate is called a certificate of compliance. Chris, a NSW registered pool certifier, inspects your barrier and issues one when it complies.

  • No hidden admin fees
  • Fast appointment availability

Same-day certification where the pool is compliant and all required information is available.

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Same certificate, different name

Pool safety certificate is the name used in Queensland, and it’s what a lot of people search for. In NSW, the certificate for a pool or spa barrier is called a certificate of compliance. It’s issued after a registered certifier inspects the barrier and finds it complies.

What you get for $279

  • An inspection of your pool or spa barrier by Chris, NSW Registered Swimming Pool Certifier BDC05458
  • Assessment against the Swimming Pools Act 1992 (NSW), the Swimming Pools Regulation 2018 and the applicable Australian Standard
  • A certificate of compliance if your barrier complies
  • If it doesn’t comply yet, a certificate of non-compliance with a clear, detailed report
  • Practical advice until compliance is achieved
  • $279, with no hidden admin fees
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When you need one

If you’re selling or leasing a property with a pool or spa in NSW, you’ll usually need a certificate for the pool barrier. Chris can tell you which one applies when you book.

Certificate of compliance

Issued when your pool barrier complies with the legislation and the Australian Standard that applies to your pool.

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.

From booking to certificate

  1. Step 1: Book

    Send a request or call Chris on 0421 866 601. You deal with him directly from the first call.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Common questions

Is a pool safety certificate the same as a certificate of compliance?

For a pool in NSW, yes. Pool safety certificate is the Queensland name. In NSW, the certificate for a compliant pool barrier is called a certificate of compliance, and it’s issued after an inspection by a registered certifier.

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.

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.

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