Pool Registration in Queensland — What You Need to Know

Every swimming pool in Queensland must be registered on the Pool Safety Register, maintained by the Pool Safety Council. Failure to register carries penalties of up to $16,500. Registration has been compulsory since 30 November 2011.

Here’s what you need to know about pool registration in QLD.

Is Your Pool Required to Be Registered?

QLD pool registration applies to all regulated pools, which includes:

Private residential pools and spas (in-ground and above-ground)
Shared pools (body corporate, apartment complexes, hotels, motels)
Commercial pools

Exempt pools (not required to be registered):

Portable wading pools that hold less than 2,000 litres, are less than 450mm deep, and have no filtration system

How to Check If Your Pool Is Already Registered

Visit the Pool Safety Council’s Pool Safety Register website
Enter your property address or select it on the map
If registered, you’ll see the pool’s registration details
If not registered, you’ll be prompted to register

How to Register Your Pool

Registration is done through the Pool Safety Council’s online portal. You’ll need:

Your property address
Details about the pool (type, size, approximate age)

There is no fee for registering a pool — only penalties for not registering.

What Happens After Registration?

Registration is separate from a pool safety certificate. Registering your pool means it’s on the official record — it doesn’t mean your pool is compliant. You’ll still need a pool safety inspection and certificate when selling or leasing.

The Register Also Records

Pool safety certificates issued for the property
Non-Compliance Notices (NCNs) issued
Inspector details

Penalties for Failing to Register

Up to $16,500 in penalties can be levied for failure to register a pool. This is enforced under the Building Act 1975 (Chapter 8).

These penalties are real and have been applied. If you’re unsure whether your pool is registered, check the register today — it only takes a few minutes.

Shared Pool Registration

For shared pools (such as pools in a body corporate complex), the body corporate is responsible for ensuring the pool is registered and that a current pool safety certificate is maintained at all times.

Shared pool certificates must be renewed every year — not every 2 years like non-shared pools.

Getting Your Pool Compliant

Registration is just the first step. To get a pool safety certificate — required for selling or leasing — you’ll need an inspection by a licensed inspector.

Budget Pool Safety Inspections services all of Brisbane South Side and Logan with same-week appointments. Contact us today to book your inspection and get your pool fully compliant.