20/10/2015
FROM 1 DECEMBER 2015, ALL QUEENSLAND POOL FENCES MUST MEET THE SAFETY STANDARD.
Inspection of pool fences & barriers, to assist you in complying with the new Queensland Pool Safety
Residential swimming pools should be safe places for families to relax and have fun. Tragically, young children drown in Queensland swimming pools every year and many more suffer serious injuries as a result of near-drowning incidents. Many of these incidents could be prevented by providing adequate pool fencing. The Queensland Government is committed to making pool safety legislation as strong as
20/10/2015
FROM 1 DECEMBER 2015, ALL QUEENSLAND POOL FENCES MUST MEET THE SAFETY STANDARD.
POOL COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
If you're a pool owner, maintaining your pool includes more than just testing the water. Your pool fence or barrier must also be regularly checked.
There are strict laws about fence height, gate latches and other necessary inclusions, and you can learn more about these legal requirements with our easy-to-use interactive pool compliance checklist. It will help you find out whether any areas of your pool barrier need attention by explaining some basic scenarios. Naturally we will always recommend you talk to a pool safety inspector if you're unsure, or your circumstances require personalised advice.
http://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/Pool_Safety_basic_checklist.pdf
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If you want to know more, watch short video by the QBCC to get the full picture:
https://youtu.be/TT3Wr6DnDHw
8: Pool safety compliance - The Home Owner Building Guide In this video, we take a close look at what you need to know in relation to Queensland's pool safety standards. Part 8 of 13. Please note, these tips are jus...
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POOL SAFETY BASICS:
From 1 December 2015, all Queensland pools must meet the safety standard. Does your pool fence measure up?
To find out if your pool meets the current pool safety standard,
complete this checklist tool.
Use the QBCC online pool compliance checklist.
http://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/pool-checklist/
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POOL SAFETY BASICS:
Make sure your pool barrier complies with the law - To help you understand more, see Does your pool comply?
http://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/home-building-owners/pool-safety/does-your-pool-comply
POOL SAFETY BASICS:
What you need to do!
Register your pool - If you haven't already registered, record your details online or if you're not sure, search the pool safety register database
https://www.smarteda.qld.gov.au/pools/properties/propertySearch.action;jsessionid=E2A6D9F65B1A43E54D690B6CF64C5E35
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