A Building Permit is required prior to installing a swimming pool or a spa that contains water that is more than 30cm deep and it is required to have a complaint safety barrier installed. This requirement includes above ground, below ground, inflatable and portable pools and spas. It does not include a shallow wading pool not capable of containing water more than 30cm deep.

The Shire of Irwin is required to inspect all pool and spa safety barriers within 7 days of construction being completed and then within every 4 years following.

• Building permits for private swimming pools and pool fences
• Rules for pools and spas