LGOIMA Request Details: LG1895
Date received: 12/12/2019
Requested information: Residential pool regulations
Status: Complete
Date responded: 17/12/2019
Response:
*How many residential pools are there within the Manawatu District Council region?
346
*What is the charge for a pool inspection?
$84 Inc GST
*What is the fine for a failed pool inspection?
If a pool fails an inspection a notice to fix may be issued, failing to comply with the notice to fix may incur a $500 infringement
*How many pool inspections have taken place since the new rules came into force in 2017?
220 inspections have been completed
*How many failed pool inspections have there been since the new rules came into force in 2017?
98 failed initial inspections
*How many fines/charges have been imposed because inspectors couldn't access the property for an inspection since the new rules came into force in 2017?
Nil
*How much money has the council collected in inspection fees since the new rules came into force in 2017?
$11963.91
*How much money has the council collected in failed pool inspection fines/fees since the new rules came into force in 2017?
Nil, no infringements issued
*How many children have drowned in residential pools and spas since the new rules came into force in 2017?
Manawatu District Council do not hold stats on drowning deaths.
346
*What is the charge for a pool inspection?
$84 Inc GST
*What is the fine for a failed pool inspection?
If a pool fails an inspection a notice to fix may be issued, failing to comply with the notice to fix may incur a $500 infringement
*How many pool inspections have taken place since the new rules came into force in 2017?
220 inspections have been completed
*How many failed pool inspections have there been since the new rules came into force in 2017?
98 failed initial inspections
*How many fines/charges have been imposed because inspectors couldn't access the property for an inspection since the new rules came into force in 2017?
Nil
*How much money has the council collected in inspection fees since the new rules came into force in 2017?
$11963.91
*How much money has the council collected in failed pool inspection fines/fees since the new rules came into force in 2017?
Nil, no infringements issued
*How many children have drowned in residential pools and spas since the new rules came into force in 2017?
Manawatu District Council do not hold stats on drowning deaths.