Singapore - Obtain a Swimming Pool Licence

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Procedure

Apply Online

1. To obtain a Swimming pool License the applicant has to make the application in GoBusiness licensing portal or tap the following link
2. The applicant has to login with their Singpass Id number and password

   Note: If you do not have an account you can register by clicking on register now, read the information marked 1 and 2 and agree to the terms and condition and click on register now, no the next page entry your personal information and submit. You will be issued with you Sing Pass ID number and password.

3. The applicant has to necessary information and submit the required document that are mentioned in “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. After submitting the documents review the application and click submit.
5. After the successful submission the authority send out a letter reply to the applicant within 5 working days of receipt of the application. If the application is incomplete, the applicant will be informed to furnish the pending documents/information within 2 weeks.
6. After successful submission Book pre-licensing inspection, make an appointment for inspection to Licensing & Environmental Assessment Department (contact link of the office given in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
7. The authorized officer will inspect the swimming pool Upon full compliance to licensing requirements and submission of required documents, the authority will approve the application. You will receive a notification via email and GoBusiness within 3 working days.
8. The applicant has to make payment of $200.00 via credit or debit card.
9. The National environment agency will post out the hardcopy licences within 7-10 working days upon successful payment.

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Required Documents

• A copy of Applicant's NRIC
• BCA Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) and/or Approval for Addition and Alteration Work
• Planning approval from relevant agency for change of use and/or addition and alteration work (if applicable)
• Sectional plan of each Aquatic Facility
• Water Quality Management Plan
• BCA approved building plan where aquatic facility is located
• Aquatic Facility format for each Aquatic Facility
• Schematic diagram of Aquatic Facility
• Pumps and filters catalogue
• Latest bacteriological and chemical water sampling results

Office Locations & Contacts

National Environment Agency (main office)
40 Scotts Road, #13-00
Environment Building
Singapore 228231
Hotline: 1800 CALL NEA, (1800-225 5632)
Fax: 6235 2611

National Environment Agency
Public Service Centre
Our Tampines Hub
1 Tampines Walk
Singapore 529649
Tel: 6225 5632
Contact details: link

Eligibility

1. Only the following can apply for a licence:
   • Singaporean or Permanent Resident for an individual
   • Company registered with ACRA (Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority). Application by a company not registered with ACRA cannot be accepted as it is not recognized as a properly constituted company. The sole proprietor or the active partner should apply for an aquatic facility licence in his name.
   • Association/ Society registered with Registrar of Societies
   • Management Corporation Strata Title (MCST)
2. The licence will be issued to the developer until such time the MCST is properly constituted.
3. A clear and scaled layout plan of the premises showing the details of sanitary, drainage and washing facilities etc.
4. For self-employed persons, please ensure that your Medisave contributions are paid up before applying for a licence.

Fees

• Fee to obtain a swimming pool license is S$200.00

Validity

• The validity of the license is one year.

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Processing Time

• The processing time of this procedure takes up to 7-10 days to get a hardcopy of license in hand.

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Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Resident Status
• NRIC/FIN/Passport No
• Employment Pass
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications
• Work Experience

Need for the Document

• The purpose of licensing is to ensure that water quality of swimming pool is safe for public use.
• Examples of swimming pools that required a licence are: public swimming pools, pools in condominiums, shopping centres, hotels, country clubs, etc.

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