A Swimming Pool Kit is a product where a swimming pool shell is sold by a retailer and then installed by another party. These kits can be purchased through various online platforms including;
Retail outlets
Suppliers
Manufacturers
Online Platforms
Using reputable suppliers and installers can bring a lot of joy and value to the family home, but purchasing unverifiable or unknown kits along with the use of an unlicensed, unqualified, or inexperienced pool builder is a recipe for disaster.
Pool Kit Installations
Once a Swimming Pool Kit is purchased, the consumer must decide who will install the kit. Installing a kit outside of legislative requirements can leave the consumer exposed to issues such as installation defects, sequencing issues, workplace health and safety issues, and building warranty and other general insurance coverage checks and balances.
Contracting
Consumers purchasing Swimming Pool Kits should ensure they understand their contracting expectations and obligations, including;
Understanding the relationship between the pool kit supplier and installers recommended or used
Entering into a suitable construction contract for installation
Confirming installation by a qualified contractor before commencement
Understanding building warranty insurance provided by the pool installation contractor
Determining who is responsible for the installation permit with the local council
Understanding the process for changes from the original plans which may affect the cost of installation.
Quality and Installation
Consumers managing the purchase and installation of a Swimming Pool Kit should also satisfy themselves of the quality and warranty of the pool shell, the adequacy of drawings and specifications, the engineering required for installation, the requirement to have oversight of the project, compliance with building and work, health and safety regulations, and the ability to understand and assess the workmanship of installation.
Look for the SPASA Logo
Consumers should look for the SPASA logo and ask their supplier or installer if they are a member, licensed, qualified, and experienced pool builder, and if they are being asked to sign a SPASA construction contract. Warranty insurance is also required.
Helpful Links
SPASA Australia
SPASA New Zealand
Building Performance NZ
NSW Fair Trading
Victorian Building Authority
Queensland Building & Construction Commission
South Australian Government
Western Australia Department of Commerce
Tasmanian Government Workplace Standards
ACT Environment and Sustainable Development
Northern Territory Builders Practitioners Board
Note: For regions where pool building licensing is not mandated (WA, NT, TAS, NZ) consumers should only use a qualified and experienced pool builder. Not all regions have a building warranty insurance requirement (WA, ACT, NT, TAS, NZ).
DISCLAIMER: The Swimming Pool & Spa Association of Australia (SPASA Australia) has compiled the Material contained in the publication for the benefit of readers. The Material is made available on the understanding that SPASA Australia and its employees and agents shall have no liability to the readers of the Material for any loss, damage, cost or expense whether direct, indirect consequential or special, incurred by, or arising due to, any person using or relying on the Material and whether caused due to any error, omission or misrepresentation in the Material or otherwise.