81Discharges from swimming pool

81 Discharges from swimming pool

(1)  The owner of premises where a swimming pool is located must ensure that any discharge from the swimming pool, other than discharge from a filtration system of the swimming pool, is discharged in accordance with –

(a) the approval of the relevant regulated entity, if the discharge is to be disposed of into a sewerage system or other approved disposal system of the regulated entity; or

(b) in any other case, the approval of the relevant permit authority.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine not exceeding 15 penalty units for each day during which the offence continues.

(2)  The owner of premises where a swimming pool is located must ensure that any discharge from the filtration system of the swimming pool is discharged –

(a) into a sewerage system or other approved disposal system; or

(b) in accordance with the plumbing permit that relates to the installation of the filtration system; or

(c) in accordance with the schedule of maintenance for the premises where the pool is located.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine not exceeding 15 penalty units for each day during which the offence continues.