Applying for a pool upgrade and new requirements to be aware of

Residential pools: what the regulations say

To reduce the risk of young children drowning, Quebec has amended the Regulation respecting the safety of residential swimming pools, which now applies to all pools, regardless of when they were installed. As a result, the existing by-law now applies to all residential pools, and owners who have lost their acquired rights have until September 30, 2025 to comply with the Residential Pool Safety By-law.

What you need to know about the updated Application Guide

In response to a number of frequently asked questions, the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation recently clarified the application of certain requirements of the Règlement sur la sécurité des piscines résidentielles.

They mainly concern :

• Requirements for doors and windows in a wall forming part of an enclosure;
• Installation of double doors in an enclosure;
• The height of railings on a terrace giving access to a swimming pool or a balcony with no external exit.

You’ll find all the information you need in the Quebec government’s recently updated Guide d’application du Règlement sur la sécurité des piscines résidentielles, which offers various solutions for pool compliance. It also includes numerous explanatory images to accompany the information.

Compliance deadline

You have until September 30, 2025 to comply with the regulations.

Submitting a permit application

Please submit your request via the online platform or in person at City Hall.

Required documents: The required documents are indicated on the online platform.

Pricing: Costs are indicated on the online platform and are subject to change without notice.

Explanatory leaflet

Residential Swimming Pool Safety Bylaw – Summary of bylaw standards for the general public (PDF)

Find out more

To find out about the additions and all the applicable rules, visit: www.quebec.ca/piscinesresidentielles.