Residential pool safety

Self-assessment forms

Self-assessment sheets for all types of swimming pool installations have been produced by the Quebec government. If one of the answers to these questions is NO, you must apply for a permit to make your installation compliant and safe.

Inground pool

Portable pool with a wall height of less than 1.4 m

Above ground pool with a wall height of less than 1.2 m

Semi-inground pool

Portable pool with a wall height of at least 1.4 m

Above ground pool with a wall height of at least 1.2 m

Self-assessment sheets for all types of swimming pool facilities (in-ground, above-ground, etc.) have been produced by the Government of Quebec.

If the answer to any of these questions is NO, you must apply for a permit with Urban Planning Department to make your installation compliant and safe.

If the answer to all questions is YES, you must contact the Urban Planning Department to schedule an inspection to confirm compliance.

Apply for your permit online, and it's FREE!

The required documents are:

• Certificate of location: it must show the current location of the buildings and equipment on your property.
• Layout plan: Any new construction or equipment to bring your facility into compliance must be demonstrated on a plan. This plan does not have to be produced by a professional*, a copy of the certificate of location can be used.
• Manufacturer's brochure : any document produced by a manufacturer showing the technical details of the equipment to be installed.
• Proxy: if the application is filed by someone other than the homeowner, proof of authorization from the homeowner must be provided.

* With all reservations – Some situations may require a professional plan.

My pool was built before November 1, 2010, is it still compliant? 

Owners of pools built prior to November 1, 2010 were grandfathered in. They must now comply with the protective measures of the Provincial Regulation. To find out if your pool is still in compliance, we recommend that you conduct a self-assessment of your facility. 

When does the upgrade need to be completed? 

The upgrade must be completed by September 30, 2025 at the latest. 

Does my pool need to be fenced in? 

Yes, all pools must be protected by an enclosure of at least 1.21 m and prevent the passage of a ball with a diameter of 10 cm. This also applies to pools built before November 1, 2010.

 Do the new provincial regulations apply if my pool was installed before 2010? 

All the standards in the Provincial Regulation apply to all installations, except for those built on or after July 1, 2021. Thus, a facility built before 2021 does not have to comply with the following:

• BNQ 9461-100 for diving boards
• The addition of privacy slats in chain link fences over 30 mm wide
• The installation of fixed equipment less than one (1) metre from the wall or enclosure
• Respecting the 1m distance between abuilding’s opening and a pool

I think my installation is in compliance with the new regulation. Should I notify the City? 

Yes, contact us by e-mail and a City employee will schedule an inspection of your installation and its amenities.