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Building Regulations and
Consent
Building Code Compliance
As the homeowner, you are responsible for understanding and complying with legislation and
local bylaws related to installing a spa pool.
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Your local council may have additional rules and regulations you must adhere to.
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Building consent is required for some installation applications (outlined below).
Placement and Landscaping Considerations
Above ground installation.
This is the most common installation form, where the spa is placed on a concrete foundation.
In ground installation.
If you choose to sink the spa below the ground or build a deck around it, there are a few
considerations you will need to take into account.
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Building consent - you will need to install a fence around your spa and deck to prevent
unaccompanied minors and animals from climbing onto / into the spa. The fence will
require building consent.
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Clearance - ensure decking supports are positioned 50cm away from the side of the spa.
It is common to install removable decking around the spa for this purpose.
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In ground installation considerations:
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How will you access your drain valve at the base of your spa? This will need to be
accessible to drain your spa pool.
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Is there sufficient space / clearance for the servicing area, desired accessories (steps,
cover lifter) and clips for the lockable cover?
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If the clearance for the cover clips cannot be achieved, consider clipping the cover into
the deck.
