POOL INSPECTIONS

Pool Safety Inspections For Purchasing And Leasing A Property

A pool safety inspection and the issue of a Form 23 certificate is required when leasing or buying a property in most instances. These pool certificates are valid for two years.

There’s nothing more important than your family and their safety. But alarmingly, children in Australia still suffer pool accidents every year, some of them even fatal. It is important that when looking to sell or lease a home that the adequate pool inspections have been carried out to alleviate such issues.

At The Certifier, we can be engaged to help you ensure your pool is fitted with the appropriate safety equipment, fencing or barriers and we can conduct a full inspection and issue a certificate and/or suggest more major repairs. Pools need to be secured with a restricted access barrier at all times. So, if you’re concerned your pool doesn’t quite meet safety standards, ask us about our Brisbane and Gold Coast pool inspections today.

Pre-Planning Pool Certification And Construction Standards

If you are looking to build a new home with a pool? If so, you need to be aware of the strict safety guidelines around pool safety and the updated legislation regarding QLD pool inspections.

So, if you’re considering installing a pool, get the right advice before you start. We can guide you through the safety requirements and even recommend design ideas to make sure your new pool fits requirements.

To make the most of your pool and ensure all users stay safe while having fun, pool safety inspections are vital. Our professional team are fully licensed and insured to conduct pool safety checks around Brisbane, Gold Coast and the Redland Bay region. That means you not only get peace of mind, but you also get official certification to prove that your pool meets Australian standards.

Pool Safety Inspection Checklist

Prior to our pool inspection, we recommend that you do a detailed check yourself, just in case there is anything that is obvious.

Fence or Barriers

The height of your fence or barrier surrounding your pool area must be at least 1200mm high from the ground level. The fence must also pass the ‘pushover test’ and all screws, nails, and fixings must be secure. The gap between pailings must also not exceed 100mm. Horizontal rails must be at least 900mm apart.

Pool Gates

Pool gates must always open away from pool areas and latches must be on the inside of the pool area. These should be a minimum of 1500mm down from the top of the gate. The gate must close and latch by itself from all positions. 

Swimming Pool Area

All climbable objects (branches, plants, furniture, etc.) from the fenceline at least 900mm away. 

Signage

CPR signage must be a minimum of 300x300mm and made of weatherproof material and must be visible from anywhere in the pool area. 

Doors and Windows

There must not be direct access through a door from the house to the pool area and windows must not open more than 100mm if there is access to the pool. If this is the case then they must be screened.

If you are unsure of any of these things, you can chat to our pool safety inspectors on the day of the inspection. 

Clear And Detailed Reporting Pool Safety Reports

After a pool inspection, our certifiers deliver clear, easy-to-understand reports. These identify all aspects of the pool and surrounding areas that have been checked for safety. We’re transparent with all of our clients, so if we find something that doesn’t meet safety standards, we’ll identify this clearly on your report.

If your pool passes inspection, we’ll issue the appropriate certification.

Commercial Pool Inspection Services Brisbane & Gold Coast

Our pool safety inspections cover motels, caravan parks, strata/body-corporate, gyms, and residential pools. While all people should be concerned about safety in their pools, it’s especially important in a commercial environment. You’re not just protecting your patrons, but you’re keeping yourself safe from the costly and devastating legal consequences of operating an unsafe pool.

More Than Just Pool Inspections

If we identify risks or aspects of your pool that don’t meet industry standards, we’ll clearly let you know. Our tests are rigorous, leaving no stone unturned because pool safety is incredibly important for all families and members of the public. However, it’s not our intention to make your life difficult.

If we flag any issues during the pool inspection process, we’ll explain them clearly to you and offer appropriate solutions. While we’re not able to pass a pool that doesn’t meet standards, we can certainly help you rectify the problems with practical solutions. Ultimately, it’s about keeping everybody safe. So, if your pool needs safety certification, contact the specialist team at The Certifier today. To find out more about pool barriers, click here.