Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

PUBLIC POOLS ACT 2015 (NO. 7 OF 2015) - SECT 14

    (1)     The director-general may determine standards in relation to the following operational matters at a pool facility:

        (a)     occupancy loading;

        (b)     pool loading;

        (c)     water safety initiatives;

        (d)     safety rules and requirements;

        (e)     adult supervision of a child;

        (f)     supervision of patrons by pool facility staff;

        (g)     customer service charters;

Examples

1     standard of service patrons can expect at pool facility

2     obligations of patrons attending pool facility

3     feedback and complaint processes

Note     An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act

, s 126 and s 132).

        (h)     mandatory safety equipment;

              (i)     mandatory or recommended best practice signage in relation to a pool facility, including meeting any AS, AS/NZS or international standards for safety signs;

        (j)     record keeping in relation to the operation and management of a pool facility.

    (2)     Before determining a standard, the director-general must––

        (a)     consult with people or organisations that conduct an activity or are engaged in the industry to which the standard relates; and

        (b)     invite written submissions on the standard.

    (3)     The director-general must consider any submission made under subsection (2) before determining the standard.

    (4)     A determination is a notifiable instrument.

Note 1     A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act

.

Note 2     A determination may apply, adopt or incorporate a law of another jurisdiction or instrument, as in force from time to time (see s 56).