(AS1926.1-2012) [Installed or modified after 1/05/2013] Swimming Pool Inspection

• Audit Title

• NSW Government Swimming Pool Registration No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

  Md Bazlur Rahman

  Terrence Wong

  Sarah Kacir
• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Select date

  Date

• Swimming pool Registration number - Swimming Pool Register

• Type of pool

  Inground swimming pool

  Above ground swimming pool

  Spa Pool

  Portable/Inflatable pool

• Owner Name

• Contact Email Address

• Contact Phone Number

Swimming Pool Checklist (AS1926.1 - 2012) - Installed After 1/05/2013

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?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If a boundary fence forms part of the pool barrier, is it at minimum of 1800 mm high, and does it have a 900 mm non-climbable zone located on the inside top of the fencing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the gap between the bottom of the fence and the surface beneath less than 100 mm? Is the surface beneath stable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all vertical or near vertical rails on the fence less then 100 mm apart? Inspect areas where the internal fence abuts the boundary fence.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If using perforated or mesh fencing, are the holes 13mm or less?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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 the pool fence?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pool fence well maintained and in a good state of repair as an effective and safe barrier? (eg, no holes, broken rails)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If a wall forms part of the barrier, there are no openings greater than 100 mm. Window screens are to be solid and comply with the strength and rigidity requirements and be fixed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can all windows be opened to a maximum of 100mm, or are permanently fixed with bars or a metal screen?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outside of the barrier, there are NOT any steps, retaining walls, objects or level changes within 500mm that can potentially reduce the overall height of the barrier (less than 1.2m). [clause 2.3.1]

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Gate

• Does the gate swing freely, close and latch by itself from any open position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the gate latch working well so that the gate is secure and, once closed, can’t be pulled open?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the gate open outwards, away from the pool?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the gate latch 1500mm above ground level or, if located inside the gate, 1200mm above ground level and at least 150mm below the top of the gate (if there is no hand hole) and covered by an approved shield?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the gap between the bottom of the gate and the surface beneath less than 100 mm? Is the surface beneath stable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all vertical or near vertical rails on the gate less then 100 mm apart?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The gate latch cannot be locked in the open position.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shielding of the latch - In a gate with openings greater than 10 mm, where the latch release is located at a height of less than 1500 mm above the finished ground level, is the latch release shielded so that no opening greater than 10 mm occurs within the area bounded by - <br>(a) an effective radius of 450 mm from the latch release<br>(b) the top of the barrier, if this intersects the area described in item (a)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the gate hinges a minimum of 900 mm apart or do they have a surface depth less than 10 mm where located within the NCZ.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Around the pool

• 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?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are no objects or structures, such as BBQs, trees, rocks, shrubs, pot plants, tap fittings, ledges etc. located within the exterior 900 mm NCZ of the pool fence that could facilitate access into the pool area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the pool skimmer box, filter, outlet and cover designed in such a way as to prevent a child becoming trapped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Submit certification that the glass fence has been installed in accordance with AS 1288-2006 Glass in Buildings - Selection and Installation Submit certification that the water reticulation system has been installed in accordance with AS 1926.3 - 2010 - Water re-circulation systems
Swimming pool water re-circulation system requirements seek to minimise the risk of entrapment or injury of people using the swimming pool and provide for the safe operation of skimmer boxes and outlet systems.

Inspection Results

• Inspection Results

  SATISFACTORY INSPECTION

  DEFECTIVE INSPECTION

  ISSUE SWIMMING POOL NOTICE

ADVISORY NOTE

• 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.

• The swimming pool barrier shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia and referenced Australian Standard 1926.

• 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.

• 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
  

• A period of six weeks from the date of a requested compliance 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.

• Any defects noted in the report above are potentially life threatening and require your immediate attention.

• All follow up compliance certificate inspections shall incur an additional fee of $100. Please contact customer service on 02 9748 9999 to make payment.

Signature

• Authorised Officer

  Sign

Strathfield Council 65 Homebush Road STRATHFIELD NSW 2135 Phone: 9748 9999 Fax: 9764 1034 Email: council@strathfield.nsw.gov.au Website: www.strathfield.nsw.gov.au

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