□ All gates open away from the pool.
□ Bottom of latch release on gate is at least 1500mm from finished ground level.
□ When the gate is closed, it must lock securely and cannot be pulled open from fully latched position.
□ Pool gate/s must self close from every position along their arc of operation including from just one centimetre away from the locking mechanism.
□ The top of each gate hinge must be 900mm apart, or have a 60° angled caps fitted on top of the hinge.
□ There are no gaps under the fence or gate to permanent, stable ground of more than 100mm.
□ There are no climbable objects closer than 300mm on the inside of a fence where the gap to object through fence is greater than 10mm.
□ All components of gate, fence posts are tight and secure.
□ There are no gaps in or under the fence, or barrier to the pool, of more than 100mm.
□ No gaps of more than 100mm open up when two vertical fence rails are squeezed together.
□ There are no windows or doors that open more than 100mm and provide direct access to the pool.
□ The fence is no less than 1200mm to stable ground at all points. (See Diagram 1)
□ There is nothing measuring greater than 10mm in diameter and could support 25kg within 900mm on the outside of the pool fence. (See Figure 1)
□ There are no objects such as steps, pot, plants, rocks, decks etc. at ground level and within 1200mm of the highest point of the fence. (See Figure 1 - orange shaded section)
□ There are no pot plants or any other climbable objects against the fence on the inside or outside of the pool fence.
□ There are no horizontal footholds on the outside of the fence greater than 10mm in width.
□ Horizontal rails on boundary / pool fences are no closer than 900mm. (See Figure 1)
□ There is a current CPR sign measuring at least 30cm x 30cm clearly visible from all points of the pool area.
Diagram 1 - Non-Climbable Zones for a typical 1200mm fence
□ Bottom of latch release on gate is at least 1500mm from finished ground level.
□ When the gate is closed, it must lock securely and cannot be pulled open from fully latched position.
□ Pool gate/s must self close from every position along their arc of operation including from just one centimetre away from the locking mechanism.
□ The top of each gate hinge must be 900mm apart, or have a 60° angled caps fitted on top of the hinge.
□ There are no gaps under the fence or gate to permanent, stable ground of more than 100mm.
□ There are no climbable objects closer than 300mm on the inside of a fence where the gap to object through fence is greater than 10mm.
□ All components of gate, fence posts are tight and secure.
□ There are no gaps in or under the fence, or barrier to the pool, of more than 100mm.
□ No gaps of more than 100mm open up when two vertical fence rails are squeezed together.
□ There are no windows or doors that open more than 100mm and provide direct access to the pool.
□ The fence is no less than 1200mm to stable ground at all points. (See Diagram 1)
□ There is nothing measuring greater than 10mm in diameter and could support 25kg within 900mm on the outside of the pool fence. (See Figure 1)
□ There are no objects such as steps, pot, plants, rocks, decks etc. at ground level and within 1200mm of the highest point of the fence. (See Figure 1 - orange shaded section)
□ There are no pot plants or any other climbable objects against the fence on the inside or outside of the pool fence.
□ There are no horizontal footholds on the outside of the fence greater than 10mm in width.
□ Horizontal rails on boundary / pool fences are no closer than 900mm. (See Figure 1)
□ There is a current CPR sign measuring at least 30cm x 30cm clearly visible from all points of the pool area.
Diagram 1 - Non-Climbable Zones for a typical 1200mm fence
Please understand that every pool and the structures around it is different. The above checklist is intended to help you pass your initial inspection but may not contain all points that apply to your specific pool. More detailed information can be found using the following link: http://www.hpw.qld.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/QDCMP3.4SwimmingPoolBarriers.pdf
A Pool Safety Inspectors first duty is to protect the safety of the public. For this reason it may be necessary to schedule a second inspection if your pool has any non-conformity issues. This second inspection, if necessary, must be completed within 3 months of the initial inspection by the same PSI who undertook the initial inspection. It will be done at the discounted rate FROM $69 + GST.
Call Rob on 0457 445 197 or click on the "Make A Booking" button below to schedule your inspection.
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