Inspection Details

  • Subject site
  • Date

  • Type of Swimming Pool/Spa

  • Building Inspector

Owner/Property details

  • Owners Name

  • Postal address

  • Contact Number

  • Email

  • Municipal District

PART 1 - Pool safety fence AS1926.1-1986

  • 1.1 Is there any pool fencing around the pool (other than boundary fencing)

  • 1.2 Is the pool fencing at least 1200mm from ground level on the approach side in all areas?

  • 1.3 Is the spacing between vertical uprights less than 100mm?

  • 1.4 Is there less than 100mm ground clearance under the pool fencing?

  • 1.5 Is the ground underneath the pool fence stable?

  • 1.6 For tubular and timber barriers is the lowest climbable member at least 1100mm below the top of the barrier?

  • 1.7 For fences with rails on the inside (where rails are less than 900mm apart) are the vertical members less than 10mm in width ?

  • 1.8 For perforated fences with apertures greater than 12mm(must be less than 50mm) fence must be 1800mm vertical height with 450mm cranked to 135 degrees to the outside?

  • 1.9 Do all fences and posts satisfy tests for strength and<br>rigidity. Fence posts and palings must have sufficient<br>strength and rigidity and be able to sustain reasonable force<br>as expected from an adult? **Test does not apply for Glass<br>Barriers**

  • 1.10 Are glass fences sturdy and of sufficient strength and fit for purpose which is compliant with AS1288?

  • 1.11 Is there a 1200mm non climbable zone from the outside of all pool fencing? (not applicable to perforated material)

  • 1.12 Where gaps in the fence are greater than 10mm is there a 300mm non climbable zone on the inside of the fence? (not applicable to perforated material)

  • 1.13 Are any projections/indentations on the outside of the fence (horizontal) greater/deeper than 10mm (if so are they spaced more than 900mm apart?)

PART 2 - Pool gate AS1926.1-1986

  • 2.1 Do all gates in the pool fencing open away from the pool<br>area?

  • 2.2 Are gates fitted with a self closing device that returns gate<br>to the closed position including from a position adjacent to<br>the lock?

  • 2.3 Is self latching device 1500mm above ground level or shielded by a screen with radius greater than 450mm (with any gaps less than 10mm) to prevent opening by a child.(and at least 150mm from the top of the hand hole opening.)?

  • 2.4 Is the gate latching device incapable of being adjusted<br>during operation or locked on an open position or adjusted<br>without the use of tools?

  • 2.5 Do gate hinges protrude less than 10mm within <br>900mm apart (on approach side) or fitted with a 60° cap. (if greater than 10mm lower Hinge should be 1100mm from top of barrier)?

  • 2.6 Is Gate Protected from Climbing by No Climb Zone<br>1200mm outside and 300mm inside?

  • 2.7 Are all gates and posts able to withstand a reasonable<br>force of approximately 330N and still function as normally (Appendix B) NOTE; Gates must have sufficient strength and rigidity and be able to sustain reasonable force as expected from an adult or a child swinging on the gate and still function. NOTE: TEST DOES NOT APPLY TO GLASS BARRIERS

PART 3 - Boundary Fencing

  • 3.1 Do boundary fence(s) form part of the barrier?

  • 3.2 Is the boundary fence at least 1200mm from ground level on the approach side in all areas?

  • 3.3 Is the spacing between vertical uprights less than 100mm?

  • 3.4 Is there less than 100mm ground clearance under the pool fencing?

  • 3.5 Is the ground underneath the pool fence stable?

  • 3.6 For tubular and timber barriers is the lowest climbable member at least 1100mm below the top of the barrier?

  • 3.7 For fences with rails on the inside (where rails are less than 900mm apart) are the vertical members less than 10mm in width ?

  • 3.8 For perforated fences with apertures greater than 12mm (must be less than 50mm) fence must be 1800mm vertical height with 450mm cranked to 135 degrees to the outside?

  • 3.10 Do all fences and posts satisfy tests for strength and<br>rigidity. Fence posts and palings must have sufficient<br>strength and rigidity and be able to sustain reasonable force<br>as expected from an adult? **Test does not apply for Glass<br>Barriers**

  • 3.11 Is there a 1200mm non climbable zone from the outside of all pool fencing?

  • 3.12 Where gaps in the fence are greater than 10mm is there a 300mm non climbable zone on the inside of the fence?

  • 3.13 Are any projections/indentations on the outside of the fence (horizontal) greater/deeper than 10mm (if so are they spaced more than 900mm apart?)

PART 7 - Above Ground pools

  • 7.1 Are the walls of the pool used as a barrier and 1200mm?

  • 7.2 Do the walls of the above ground pool have a 1200mm No<br>Climb Zone?

  • 7.3 Is there a separate compliant barrier (fence and gate)<br>around the ladder or pool access point? see Parts 1 and 2 of<br>this report for assessment.

Conclusion

  • Is the safety barrier compliant with the applicable barrier standard (AS1926.1-1986)?

  • The non-compliant items mentioned throughout this this report must be addressed and made compliant prior to a reinspection. Under Regulation 147ZG of the Building Regulations 2018 a reinspection must take place within 60 days of the date on this report, or a Certificate of Non Barrier Compliance (Form 24) will be issued and sent to Council. The reinspection date is must take place by

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