Watertight Contract Benefits FAQ

• Can my contract be covered by Watertight?
  If your swimming spa or pool is for personal private use and you have signed a SPASA Recommended Domestic Contract with a current member of SPASA in Queensland, your contract can be covered by Watertight Contract Benefits.

• How much is Watertight Contract Benefits cover for?
  Your Watertight cover is for the stated value of your contract or the maximum “Insurable Value” of $100,000 (which ever is the lesser).

• Can I get Watertight Contract Benefits from any swimming pool contractor?
  NO! Watertight Contract Benefits cover is only available through current SPASA members.

• What do I do if I think I have a claim?
  Immediately you become aware of any circumstance you think likely to give rise to a claim that may be covered by your Watertight cover advise SPASA, in writing, as soon as practicable.

• What is "Contractor Default"?
  Contractor Default is the failure by the Contractor:
  • to complete the works as specified in the Contract; or
  • to complete the “Statutory Warranty” work (as directed by the Building Services Authority);
  as a result of the declared death, disappearance or legal incapacity of the Contractor (or, the Contractor becoming bankrupt, or subject to a composition, or deed, or scheme of arrangement with/or for the benefit of creditors, and there is failure by that administration to complete the Contract).

• What do I have to do to get Watertight Contract Benefits?
  When you are about to sign a SPASA Recommended Contract with a SPASA member:
  • make sure you obtain a Benefit Application for Watertight Contract Benefits;
• complete and sign the Benefit Application together with the contractor and ensure that the Benefit Application is accompanied either by a cheque for the specified contribution payable to SPASA or completed Credit Card details; and
• ensure that both the completed form and the contribution are sent immediately to SPASA.

• How do I know whether I have Watertight Contract Benefits?
  SPASA issues a confirming Certificate of Benefit when an application for Watertight Contract Benefits is received.

If you have not received a certificate within 21 days or by the proposed commencement date of the contract work contact Spasa immediately.