Call Kidsafe on (07) 3854 1829 if you have any questions regarding pool safety inspections in the Brisbane or Gold Coast regions.

Register your Pool

All pools in Qld must be registered before 4 November 2011.  Penalties of up to $2000 may apply after this time.

Pool Safety Inspections

From 1 December 2010, a pool inspection providing a safety certificate is required when selling or leasing a property with a pool. Pool safety certificates must be obtained from a licensed pool safety inspector.

Pool Safety Laws Overview

The Queensland Government has introduced new pool safety laws aimed at further reducing the incidences of drowning and serious immersion injuries of young children in swimming pools. These laws affect new and existing pools. Pool owners have until 30 November 2015 to comply with the new pool safety laws, or earlier if they sell or lease their property before this time.

Standards for Pool Fences

Maintenance of pool fences and safety barriers is essential to reduce the number of drownings and serious immersion injuries of young children in swimming pools. Pool owners are responsible for ensuring pool barriers are maintained and damaged fencing or barriers are fixed immediately.

Pool Safety Information for buyers, sellers, lessors and real estate agents

The new pool safety laws apply to pools associated with houses, townhouses, units, hotels, motels, backpacker hostels, homestay accommodation and caravan parks (building classes 1-4 as defined under the Building Code of Australia). 

For information on Pool Safety Inspections Gold Coast and Brisbane call Kidsafe on (07) 3854 1829.

USEFUL LINKS:
POOL SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST 01

POOL SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST 02

http://www.dlgp.qld.gov.au/pool-safety/