(AS1926.1-1986) [Installed before 01/09/2008] Swimming pool inspection

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Fence/Barrier

Is the outside to the pool fence at least 1200 mm high all the way around measured from the outside of the pool?
If a boundary fence forms part of the pool barrier, is it a minimum of 1200 mm high?
Is the gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground (must be stable) no greater than 100 mm?
Is the gap between all vertical rails on the fence less than 100 mm ?
There are no potential handholds and footholds located within 1100 mm of the top of the pool fence that are located less than 900 mm apart in any direction?
Located on the inside of the pool fence, is there a minimum clearance of 300 mm between any objects that could facilitate a foot hold for climbing and the pool fence?
Is the pool fence well maintained and in a good state of repair as an effective and safe barrier? (eg, no holes, broken rails or pailings)
Is the (outside) pool fence clear of all objects for a clear span of 1.2 m (using a quadrant of radius).
If a wall of the house forms part of the barrier, there are no openings greater than 100mm that a child could access. Any doors of the house that lead directly into the pool area are fitted with a child-resistant door set – ie. The door is fitted with a self-latching device on the internal building side and located 1500mm or greater above the floor.
Can all windows be opened to a maximum of 100m or are permanently fixed with bars or a metal screen?
If using perforated or mesh fencing, are the holes 13mm or less?

Does the gate swing freely, close and latch by itself from any open position?
Is the gate latch working so that the gate is secure and, once closed, can’t be pulled open?
Does the gate open outwards, away from the pool?
Is the bottom of the gate latch a minimum of 1500 mm above ground level or, if located inside the gate, at least 150 mm below the top of the gate and covered by an approved shield with a maximum gap of 10 mm between the gate and the pool fence on the latch side?
The gate latch cannot be locked in the open position.

Is there an appropriate warning sign, including details of resuscitation (CPR) techniques, in the immediate vicinity of the pool area and which can be easily read from a distance of 3 metres?
There are no objects or structures, located within 300 mm of the interior of the pool fence that could facilitate access into the pool area.

The owner is advised that they are required to safeguard the swimming pool in accordance with the requirements of the Swimming Pool Act 1992 and associated Regulations.
Where a non-compliance is identified that requires the pool fence to be modified; the swimming pool barrier is required to be upgraded to comply with the current requirements of the Building Code of Australia and referenced Australian Standard 1926.

The opportunity to maintain a fence in accordance with the standard that was applicable at the time of construction; only applies if there is no non-compliance identified at the time of inspection and no modifications have been made to the surrounding barrier since the time of construction.
Any defects noted in the report above are potentially life threatening and require your immediate attention.
All follow up inspections shall incur an additional fee of $100. Please contact customer service on 02 9748 9999 to make payment.
A period of six weeks from the date of inspection is given to complete the required works - once this period has lapsed council will follow up by issuing a Direction to have the works completed within a specific time frame. Failure in completing the works within the specified time frame may result on council issuing fines or taking further legal action.

Swimming Pools Regulation 2018 Clause 21
(8) A certificate of non-compliance is not valid at any time during which the premises on which the swimming pool is located are subject to a residential tenancy agreement under the Residential Tenancies Act 2010.

If the property is leased then the owner/real estate agent are in breach of their legislated obligations
Authorised Officer