Exclusion of swimming pool technicians from inspection group will delay property deals, agents say

New pool fencing rules could delay property sales, according to industry groups. Photo: Supplied

Swimming pool and real estate groups say new pool fencing rules, which could be finally introduced in April, could delay sales or rentals of properties with pools because there will still be too few inspectors.

The state government's proposals to increase the number of qualified inspectors exclude swimming pool and spa technicians.

"Our people are specialised, they live and breathe pools daily," Swimming Pool and Spa Alliance chief executive Spiros Dassakis said.

"These technicians service thousands of residential pools in NSW every week."

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His association has not been told why the technicians have been excluded.

To fight for their inclusion, the alliance has imposed a compulsory $150 levy on each member to fund legal action.

It will also lobby for a change in rules,which it says are being interpreted inconsistently by councils and certifiers, such as those relating to infinity pools and gazebos.

From April, all properties with pools will require a certificate of compliance before a sale or lease can be finalised.

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Exclusion of swimming pool technicians from inspection group will delay property deals, agents say