Upgrading residential pools: are you compliant?

Reinforcement of the Residential Swimming Pool Safety Regulations

The Quebec government has updated its Regulation respecting the safety of residential swimming pools to improve accident prevention and ensure better protection, especially for young children.

As of September 30, 2025, all pools, regardless of when they were installed, will have to comply with current standards. Exemptions for pools built before November 1, 2010 will be abolished.

This tightening of regulations entails :

• The end of grandfather rights for older installations.
• Stricter requirements for new pools and those with diving boards.
• All pool owners will be required to secure their installations by September 30, 2025.

Check now if your pool is compliant, and plan any necessary adjustments to comply with the regulations. A permit will be required for the upgrade.

See the Quebec government's application guide updated May 27, 2025 for full details.

Visit the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation website to find out more about the measures to be applied.

View the presentation of the public consultation meeting on draft by-law no. 1275-329.