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83LPeriod for which compliance status certificate in force
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83L Period for which compliance status certificate in force
(1) A compliance status certificate for a regulated swimming pool is in
force for the period beginning on the day the certificate is issued and
ending on the earliest of the following:
(a) whichever of the following applies:
(i) for a certificate issued before 1 May 2028—30 April 2032;
(ii) for a certificate issued on or after 1 May 2028—the day
5 years after the period begins;
(b) the day the regulated swimming pool, or the safety barrier for
the pool, is substantially altered;
(c) if a partial Ministerial exemption applies to the regulated
swimming pool and the exemption is revoked—the day on
which the revocation of the exemption takes effect.
Note The reason for the revocation of a partial Ministerial exemption
affects when the revocation takes effect (see s 83F (4)).
substantially altered—
(a) in relation to a swimming pool—means at least 50% of the pool
is modified, demolished or replaced; and
(b) in relation to a safety barrier for a swimming pool—means the
safety barrier is—
(i) demolished or replaced; or
(ii) altered as prescribed by regulation.