Most swimming spas need a permit and you will also need a fence (or “safety barrier”). If your swim hot tub is above ground however you may be able to limit the fencing to the step area only.
The short answer: Pool & Spa barriers are required by legislation for any swimming or spa in excess of 300mm in depth and must be maintained for the life of the pool or spa.
If your spa or above ground pool is 1200mm or higher
Your spa or above ground pool may act as the barrier, however the normal entry point must still be fenced and gated. This must be done even if the steps are removable.
Swimspa will not require any planning permission
A Swimspa is understood as a portable element, which means that it is not considered a fixed installation requiring planning permission.
There is a national standard that requires that all swimming pools must be at least 10 feet away from the house walls. As mentioned, this will protect electrical wiring from leaks, floods, and splashes.
You need to plan for space to get in and out of the swim spa, as well as allow for clearance for service. Master Spas recommends allowing for three feet on each side of the swim spa. However, the space is most necessary on the side where the components are located.
Yes, you can put a hot tub in the garage. You need to ensure enough space for the hot tub, available water and electricity supply, proper drainage, and protection from mold and mildew. You will be able to enjoy soaking in the evenings when it's dark with better privacy.
If you're putting your pool near the boundary line, you'll want to minimise disruption to your neighbours. A good rule to follow is to place the pool at least 1,000 millimetres from the boundary line, and the landscape between the boundary line and the pool to enhance the overall appearance of the space.
Spa Pools. If your spa pool does not have a securely fastened, child-resistant structure (such as a door, lid, grille or mesh) preventing access to the spa when not in use, you must install a fence to prevent access to the spa area.
Swimming pools generally need to be at least 1000mm from the boundary. The boundary can be your backyard fence or a barrier that is suitable to be classified as a boundary fence.
According to the safety guidelines from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, pool barriers and fences should be a minimum of 4 feet tall and should surround all sides of a swimming pool. The house can act as one 'side' of the pool barrier, with the remaining sides surrounded by a privacy fence or other barrier.
Fence height and clearance requirements:
Installed pool fences should be at least 48-inches high from finished ground level, as measured along the outside of the fence and should have no more than a two-inch gap from the bottom of the fence to the ground.
Swimming pools
Planning permission is not usually required to install an outdoor domestic swimming pool as a pool is often considered as a garden project.
All pools (and spas) in Queensland must be fenced and registered on the pool safety register.
Portable pool shall mean any above-surface type of swimming, bathing or wading pool or tank not designed nor intended to be permanently affixed to the ground and which is capable of being removed for storage.
When it comes to how close a pool can be to boundary fences in NSW, the general rule is 1000mm. With this in mind, it is important for pool owners to check with your local council or get a pool fence inspection.
Every new pool in NSW must be approved for construction by a Licensed Certifier. Some pools require a Development Application (DA) approval from council, while some can be processed quicker as Complying Development.
The new code states that a pool cover is a mandatory requirement where a pool has either a gas heater or heat pump installed, even if the pool also has a solar heater.
By law, all pools, including small heated pools (spas, hot tubs, etc), must have a barrier to prevent unsupervised access to the immediate pool area by children younger than five years old. A pool barrier must restrict access to the pool from: the house. other buildings.
As a rule of thumb, a build that reaches 7.2 feet is considered acceptable and anything over that we do recommend speaking to your neighbour.
Within 15 feet of a street line or street curb. In the front yard.
Concrete is a strong and durable choice for a hot tub base, but it is permanent. You'll need to hire contractors to install the pad (unless you're handy enough to do this yourself) and be comfortable with the fact that your hot tub's location won't be able to change easily once it's in place.
Turning your pool into a spa is the best option. The spa uses the same plumbing and mechanical systems as your pool, so installation will not break the bank. Adding a spa will extend your pool usage beyond summer because of the high temperatures of the water. Your pool can be a hot spring this fall.
Consider installing an exhaust fan to rid the garage of excess moisture. Garages, like basements, tend to get moist regardless of the presence of a hot tub. An exhaust fan can help remove any excess moisture, preventing harmful mold and bacteria over time.