10Contents of warning notices

10 Contents of warning notices

10 Contents of warning notices

(1) For the purposes of section 17 (1) of the Act, the sign referred to in that subsection must bear a notice that contains all of the following—

(a) the words—

(i) “Young children should be actively supervised when using this swimming pool”, and

(ii) “Pool gates must be kept closed at all times”, and

(iii) “Keep articles, objects and structures clear of the pool fence at all times”,

(b) a simple flow chart (which may be the flow chart depicted in the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Guideline) containing details of resuscitation techniques—

(i) that are set out in accordance with the relevant provisions of that Guideline, and

(ii) that comply with the other relevant guidelines of the Australian Resuscitation Council,

(c) a statement to the effect that formal instruction in resuscitation is essential,

(d) the name of the teaching organisation or other body that published the sign and the date of its publication.

(2) However, any sign erected on or before 31 August 2019 that bears a notice in accordance with clause 10 (1) of the Swimming Pools Regulation 2008 (as in force immediately before its repeal) is taken to comply with subclause (1) of this clause, unless the swimming pool to which the sign relates is substantially altered or rebuilt.

(3) The occupier of any premises in or on which a swimming pool (not including a spa pool) is being constructed must ensure that a sign is erected and maintained that—

(a) bears a notice containing the words “This swimming pool is not to be occupied or used”, and

(b) is located in a prominent position in the immediate vicinity of that swimming pool, and

(c) continues to be erected and maintained until a relevant occupation certificate or a certificate of compliance has been issued for that swimming pool.

Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.

Note.

The signage requirements in subclause (3) are in addition to any signage that may be required under the or any other Act.