Domestic Swimming Pool Compliance Inspection

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Barrier

• Is a pool barrier separating the pool from the house and adjoining properties at all times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pool barrier at least 1200mm high all the way around?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If a boundary fence forms part of the pool barrier, is it at least 1800mm high?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the gap between the bottom of the pool barrier and the finished ground level no greater than 100mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pool barrier in well maintained and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the non-climbable zones clear of any handholds or footholds, objects or plants that will facilitate climbing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If perforated or mesh fencing has been used, are the holes 13mm or less?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all vertical or near vertical rails on the fence less than 100mm apart?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If a wall of the house forms part of the barrier, is the wall without windows, doors or other openings through which a young child could gain access at any time?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Gate and latch fittings

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the gate latch located 1500mm above finished ground level, or if located inside the gate, 1200mm above finished ground level and at least 150mm below the top of the gate if a hand hole is not provided or at least 150mm below the edge of any hand hole if provided and covered by an approved shield?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any gate hinges with a horizontal top surface depth greater than 10mm protrude in the 900mm NCZs 1 and 2?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pool area

• Is there an appropriate warning sign including the details of resuscitation (CPR) techniques in the immediate vicinity of the pool area and which can be easily read?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fence clear from any objects such as BBQ's, trees, rocks, deck chairs, etc. that could help a small child climb over the barrier? (300mm NCZ 4 on inside of fence)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Skimmer Box

• Is the approved skimmer box required to have a child resistant lid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the approved skimmer box meet the dimension requirements as per AS1926.3 5 - Skimmer boxes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the skimmer box fitted with an auxiliary outlet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the outlet points have secure covers to prevent a child becoming trapped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A