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Pools and spas

Pools within buildings now require barriers, and a building consent is required to install or alter a pool barrier.

See Guidance for pool owners on the Building Performance website. 

Thinking about getting a pool
There’s a few things you’ll need to consider when you’re thinking about putting a pool or spa onto your property, and...
Responsibilities
You must have a barrier around any pool, under the Building (Pools) Amendment Act 2016, to protect children under five...
Pool barriers and access
Whether you own or rent a property with a pool, you must make sure it has a barrier that meets the standards in the...
Spas and hot tubs
Small heated pools like spas and hot tubs are great fun – but there’s some responsibilities that come with them, too. If...
Filling and emptying your pool
When filling and emptying your pool, there's some things you'll need to take into account.  Filling  Our Water Supply...
Pools register
We maintain a register of all pools in the Kāpiti Coast District. You can contact us to: check if your pool is on our...
Updated 7 August 2024