If you are selling buying, or leasing a property with a pool you must have a pool safety certificate.
What do I check when you ask me for a pool safety certificate?
The Qld Pool Safety Checklist
Is your pool fence at least 1200mm high all the way around the pool area?
Are the gaps between the bottom of the fence and the ground no greater than 100mm?
Are the horizontal rails on your pool fence no closer than 900mm apart?
Are the gaps between the pool fence vertical rails or bars no greater than 100mm apart?
If your pool fence has mesh or perforated material, are the holes no greater than 13mm?
Is your pool fence in good repair and fixed securely, with no damages?
Does the pool gate open outwards away from the pool?
Does the pool gate self-close and self-latch from all open positions?
Are the gate hinges at least 900mm apart or are non-climbable safety caps installed?
If gate latch is on the outside, is the latch lever at least 1500mm off the ground and 1400mm above the top part of the lower horizontal railings?
If gate latch is on the inside, is the latch lever at least 150mm below the top of the fence and covered with a 450mm radius shield on the outside?
No climbable objects within 900mm on the outside and 300mm on the inside?
Is there a compliant CPR sign that is easily visible to anyone near the pool?
No doors which provide direct access from the house to the pool area?
Windows in the pool area fitted with security screens or open no greater than 100mm?
Is your pool registered on the QBCC Pool Register?