Swimming pools

A licence is required for swimming pools that are used for a commercial purpose or that are located on residential premises where the pool is used for greater than two dwelling units. Examples of pools that require a licence are as follows:

• aquatic centres
• learn to swim pools
• gym and health centre pools
• holiday accommodation pools
• club pools
• private school pools
• swimming pools under a body corporate of a group subdivision scheme (where there are three or more dwellings).

A licence is not required for State school swimming pools, City of Gold Coast pools or a swimming pool at single or two residential dwellings.

Before submitting your application, you should ensure the site has the appropriate development approval.

Once this has been confirmed, complete and submit a swimming pool licence application form. To avoid delays in processing your application, please ensure the following supporting information is attached to your application.

• incident management policy
• details of additional swimming pools/spas at the complex (if applicable)
• alternative sanitiser product/manufacturer information (if applicable).

No fees are required for this application.

Find a link to the swimming pool licence application form below.

Prior to taking over an existing business you may wish to apply for a Health licence search to confirm there is a current approval and to ensure the current owner is complying with licence conditions.

Find a link to the Swimming pool licence application and Search Request forms below.

If you are taking over an existing swimming pool, the current licence holder may apply to transfer the licence. The land owner must be aware of the application and have granted their consent. No fees apply.

Find a link to the swimming pool licence amendment application form below.

For changes to your business or contact information, modifying your operation or requesting a change to conditions of approval, you will need to submit an amendment application. No fees apply.

Find a link to the Swimming pool licence amendment application form below.

Swimming pool licences are renewed annually and are valid until 31 August each year. No fees apply for licence renewal.

You may apply for a replacement of your licence or associated documentation. Please note that fees apply for this request and are detailed on the application form.

Find a link to the Swimming pool licence - replacement approval documentation application form below.

It is the responsibility of you and your staff to ensure compliance with all requirements of the relevant legislation, in particular with regards to safe water quality and safety/signage in and around your pool.

Find out more about compliance requirements for swimming pools.