How SA applies the standard
South Australia ties requirements to construction date: pools built since 1 July 1993 meet the rules in force at their approval (current pools: the familiar AS 1926.1 package), while older pools sit under the earlier standard - a barrier restricting young children's access - until a sale triggers the upgrade to current requirements before title transfer.
SA specifics worth knowing
- Councils inspect new pools within 10 business days of completion notification
- The sale-time upgrade rule is where older SA pools meet modern standards - plan it into the campaign, not settlement week
- Maximum penalties reach $15,000 for non-compliance
- Portable and inflatable pools holding 300mm of water need barriers while up
The rules in detail
The rule guides describe the current standard SA applies to new pools and sale-time upgrades: heights and gaps, gates and latches, glass fencing, boundary fences, CPR signs and spa rules. State overview: SA pool rules.