Every pool in Queensland must achieve compliance with the pool safety standards before 30th November 2015, or before any sale or lease. Brisbane Pool Safety Inspections will issue a Pool Safety Certificate Form 23 only after a thorough compliance inspection of the pool barrier fence has been conducted. This inspection ensures that your pool fence adheres to the latest pool safety legislation.
If Brisbane Pool Safety Inspections discover any non-compliance issues, you will receive a detailed written report that outlines:
- The specific non-compliance issue;
- Photos illustrating the non-compliant pool barrier;
- A recommended solution to ensure the barrier becomes compliant.
Here are the 7 most common issues leading to a pool failing a safety inspection:
1. Non-compliant gate latches and/or hinges
2. Distances between vertical members exceeding 100mm
3. Distances below bottom railings greater than 100mm
4. Climbable objects adjacent to the pool enclosure (e.g., trees, air conditioning units)
5. Fence height below 1200mm
6. Climbable fence rails on neighboring fence lines
7. Lack of a current pool resuscitation sign displayed in a visible location.
At time of first inspection Brisbane Pool Safety Inspections can make any small adjustments at no cost or minimal cost depending on the degree of difficulty.
This allows the pool owner to comply first time and see the Safety Certificate Form 23 issued quickly. For other repairs the pool owner has a period of 90 days to carry out modifications and repairs and is required to Contact Brisbane Pool Safety Inspections to arrange a re-inspection.