Category Selection     

New and Improved Website

Welcome to the Royal Life Saving Society's poolsafety.com.au website which details industry standards, best practice guidelines and State legislation regarding safety in aquatic environments in an friendly format that makes finding the answers to the questions easy.

As there have been recent developments in categorising pools we have added a new link which can be found below. To view standards specific to the category and operation of your aquatic environment by choosing the appropriate category below.

Select the Category which best reflects your aquatic environment.

   POOL CATEGORY

Category 1- Public Pools
Typical examples;
Public Aquatic Centres/Swim Schools/Health Clubs/Hotels/Motels/Resorts/Caravan Parks

Regulated by the Department of Health WA

Category 4-Public Pools
Typical examples;
Strata Pools/Bed and Breakfasts/Farm Stays

Regulated by the Department of Health WA

Home Pools
Typical examples;
Home Swimming Pools Only

Regulated by Department of Housing and Works WA