Domestic Swimming Pool Compliance Inspection

• Audit Title

• NSW Government Swimming Pool Registration No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Date of inspection

  Date
• Property Address
  Address

• BA/DA/CC No.

• Owner Name

• Contact Email

• Contact Phone No.

Fence/Barrier

• Is there a pool fence or other child-resistant barrier separating the pool from your house and adjoining properties and public spaces at all times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the outside to the pool fence 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 fence and the ground less than 100mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the distance between any potential handholds and footholds on the pool fence and its associated space at least 900mm apart to inhibit a young child from climbing over it?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  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 the 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

• 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 gate propped open?

  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?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the notice contain "YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED WHEN USING THE SWIMMING POOL"

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the notice contain "POOL GATES MUST BE KEPT CLOSED AT ALL TIMES"

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the notice contain "KEEP ARTICLES, OBJECTS AND STRUCTURES AT LEAST 900 MILLIMETRES CLEAR OF THE POOL FENCE AT ALL TIMES"

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pool fence clear of any objects such BBQs, trees, rocks, shrubs and deckchairs that could help a small child climb over the fence?

  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

• Are pool chemicals kept out of view and reach of young children?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you installed a conductive earthing system bonded to all conductive equipment (eg. metal rails, diving board, reinforced concrete) in the pool area to prevent electric shock?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Results

• Inspection results

  SATISFACTORY INSPECTION

  DEFECTIVE INSPECTION

  ISSUE SWIMMING POOL NOTICE

• Significant Risk to Public Safety

  Yes

  No

• Photos of Swimming Pool Fencing

  Media

• Date of re-inspection (if applicable)

Matter to be rectified

• Barrier

  Off

  On

• Pool fence 1.2m High

  Select The pool fence must be 1200mm high all the way around measured from the outside of the pool. The boundary fence must be at least 1200mm high. The boundary fence must be at least 1800mm high. The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground is no more 100mm. The gap between all vertical or near vertical rails on the fence is less than 100mm. There are no potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm of the top of the pool fence in any direction. There is must be a 300mm clearance from the barrier inside the pool area. If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes must be 13mm or less.

  • The pool fence must be 1200mm high all the way around measured from the outside of the pool.
  • The boundary fence must be at least 1200mm high.
  • The boundary fence must be at least 1800mm high.
  • The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground is no more 100mm.
  • The gap between all vertical or near vertical rails on the fence is less than 100mm.
  • There are no potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm of the top of the pool fence in any direction.
  • There is must be a 300mm clearance from the barrier inside the pool area.
  • If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes must be 13mm or less.

• Boundary fence 1.2m

  Select The pool fence must be 1200mm high all the way around measured from the outside of the pool. The boundary fence must be at least 1200mm high. The boundary fence must be at least 1800mm high. The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground is no more 100mm. The gap between all vertical or near vertical rails on the fence is less than 100mm. There are no potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm of the top of the pool fence in any direction. There is must be a 300mm clearance from the barrier inside the pool area. If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes must be 13mm or less.

  • The pool fence must be 1200mm high all the way around measured from the outside of the pool.
  • The boundary fence must be at least 1200mm high.
  • The boundary fence must be at least 1800mm high.
  • The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground is no more 100mm.
  • The gap between all vertical or near vertical rails on the fence is less than 100mm.
  • There are no potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm of the top of the pool fence in any direction.
  • There is must be a 300mm clearance from the barrier inside the pool area.
  • If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes must be 13mm or less.

• Boundary fence 1.8m

  Select The pool fence must be 1200mm high all the way around measured from the outside of the pool. The boundary fence must be at least 1200mm high. The boundary fence must be at least 1800mm high. The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground is no more 100mm. The gap between all vertical or near vertical rails on the fence is less than 100mm. There are no potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm of the top of the pool fence in any direction. There is must be a 300mm clearance from the barrier inside the pool area. If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes must be 13mm or less.

  • The pool fence must be 1200mm high all the way around measured from the outside of the pool.
  • The boundary fence must be at least 1200mm high.
  • The boundary fence must be at least 1800mm high.
  • The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground is no more 100mm.
  • The gap between all vertical or near vertical rails on the fence is less than 100mm.
  • There are no potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm of the top of the pool fence in any direction.
  • There is must be a 300mm clearance from the barrier inside the pool area.
  • If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes must be 13mm or less.

• 100mm

  Select The pool fence must be 1200mm high all the way around measured from the outside of the pool. The boundary fence must be at least 1200mm high. The boundary fence must be at least 1800mm high. The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground is no more 100mm. The gap between all vertical or near vertical rails on the fence is less than 100mm. There are no potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm of the top of the pool fence in any direction. There is must be a 300mm clearance from the barrier inside the pool area. If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes must be 13mm or less.

  • The pool fence must be 1200mm high all the way around measured from the outside of the pool.
  • The boundary fence must be at least 1200mm high.
  • The boundary fence must be at least 1800mm high.
  • The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground is no more 100mm.
  • The gap between all vertical or near vertical rails on the fence is less than 100mm.
  • There are no potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm of the top of the pool fence in any direction.
  • There is must be a 300mm clearance from the barrier inside the pool area.
  • If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes must be 13mm or less.

• Vertical gap 100mm.

  Select The pool fence must be 1200mm high all the way around measured from the outside of the pool. The boundary fence must be at least 1200mm high. The boundary fence must be at least 1800mm high. The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground is no more 100mm. The gap between all vertical or near vertical rails on the fence is less than 100mm. There are no potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm of the top of the pool fence in any direction. There is must be a 300mm clearance from the barrier inside the pool area. If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes must be 13mm or less.

  • The pool fence must be 1200mm high all the way around measured from the outside of the pool.
  • The boundary fence must be at least 1200mm high.
  • The boundary fence must be at least 1800mm high.
  • The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground is no more 100mm.
  • The gap between all vertical or near vertical rails on the fence is less than 100mm.
  • There are no potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm of the top of the pool fence in any direction.
  • There is must be a 300mm clearance from the barrier inside the pool area.
  • If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes must be 13mm or less.

• Hand holds foot holds

  Select The pool fence must be 1200mm high all the way around measured from the outside of the pool. The boundary fence must be at least 1200mm high. The boundary fence must be at least 1800mm high. The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground is no more 100mm. The gap between all vertical or near vertical rails on the fence is less than 100mm. There are no potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm of the top of the pool fence in any direction. There is must be a 300mm clearance from the barrier inside the pool area. If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes must be 13mm or less.

  • The pool fence must be 1200mm high all the way around measured from the outside of the pool.
  • The boundary fence must be at least 1200mm high.
  • The boundary fence must be at least 1800mm high.
  • The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground is no more 100mm.
  • The gap between all vertical or near vertical rails on the fence is less than 100mm.
  • There are no potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm of the top of the pool fence in any direction.
  • There is must be a 300mm clearance from the barrier inside the pool area.
  • If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes must be 13mm or less.

• 300mm clearance inside pool area

  Select The pool fence must be 1200mm high all the way around measured from the outside of the pool. The boundary fence must be at least 1200mm high. The boundary fence must be at least 1800mm high. The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground is no more 100mm. The gap between all vertical or near vertical rails on the fence is less than 100mm. There are no potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm of the top of the pool fence in any direction. There is must be a 300mm clearance from the barrier inside the pool area. If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes must be 13mm or less.

  • The pool fence must be 1200mm high all the way around measured from the outside of the pool.
  • The boundary fence must be at least 1200mm high.
  • The boundary fence must be at least 1800mm high.
  • The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground is no more 100mm.
  • The gap between all vertical or near vertical rails on the fence is less than 100mm.
  • There are no potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm of the top of the pool fence in any direction.
  • There is must be a 300mm clearance from the barrier inside the pool area.
  • If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes must be 13mm or less.

• Perforated mesh

  Select The pool fence must be 1200mm high all the way around measured from the outside of the pool. The boundary fence must be at least 1200mm high. The boundary fence must be at least 1800mm high. The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground is no more 100mm. The gap between all vertical or near vertical rails on the fence is less than 100mm. There are no potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm of the top of the pool fence in any direction. There is must be a 300mm clearance from the barrier inside the pool area. If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes must be 13mm or less.

  • The pool fence must be 1200mm high all the way around measured from the outside of the pool.
  • The boundary fence must be at least 1200mm high.
  • The boundary fence must be at least 1800mm high.
  • The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground is no more 100mm.
  • The gap between all vertical or near vertical rails on the fence is less than 100mm.
  • There are no potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm of the top of the pool fence in any direction.
  • There is must be a 300mm clearance from the barrier inside the pool area.
  • If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes must be 13mm or less.

• Pool gate

  Off

  On

• Return to closed position.

  Select The pool gate is to be adjusted so that it can return to a closed position from a stationary position. Install a swimming pool gate or a non climbable fence to prevent access to the pool area down the side passage. Gate shall be hung so that they only swing outwards, i.e. away from the pool area. Gate shall be located so that the arc of operation is clear of any building or doorway. Gates shall have sufficient clearance to swing freely through the arc of operation. The opening under a closed gate shall not exceed 100mm at any point. Gates shall be fitted with self-closing device that will close the gate from any position, with a stationary start, without the application of manual force and operate the latch. The self-closing device shall be capable with these requirements with the gate at any position from fully open to resting on the latch. Gate shall be hung so that when a gate is closed and latched, and is lifted upwards or pulled downwards, movement of the gate does not, release the latch, unhinge the gate, or increase the opening between the bottom of the gate and the finished ground level to more than 100mm.

  • The pool gate is to be adjusted so that it can return to a closed position from a stationary position.
  • Install a swimming pool gate or a non climbable fence to prevent access to the pool area down the side passage.
  • Gate shall be hung so that they only swing outwards, i.e. away from the pool area.
  • Gate shall be located so that the arc of operation is clear of any building or doorway.
  • Gates shall have sufficient clearance to swing freely through the arc of operation.
  • The opening under a closed gate shall not exceed 100mm at any point.
  • Gates shall be fitted with self-closing device that will close the gate from any position, with a stationary start, without the application of manual force and operate the latch. The self-closing device shall be capable with these requirements with the gate at any position from fully open to resting on the latch.
  • Gate shall be hung so that when a gate is closed and latched, and is lifted upwards or pulled downwards, movement of the gate does not, release the latch, unhinge the gate, or increase the opening between the bottom of the gate and the finished ground level to more than 100mm.

• Install gate or fence.

  Select The pool gate is to be adjusted so that it can return to a closed position from a stationary position. Install a swimming pool gate or a non climbable fence to prevent access to the pool area down the side passage. Gate shall be hung so that they only swing outwards, i.e. away from the pool area. Gate shall be located so that the arc of operation is clear of any building or doorway. Gates shall have sufficient clearance to swing freely through the arc of operation. The opening under a closed gate shall not exceed 100mm at any point. Gates shall be fitted with self-closing device that will close the gate from any position, with a stationary start, without the application of manual force and operate the latch. The self-closing device shall be capable with these requirements with the gate at any position from fully open to resting on the latch. Gate shall be hung so that when a gate is closed and latched, and is lifted upwards or pulled downwards, movement of the gate does not, release the latch, unhinge the gate, or increase the opening between the bottom of the gate and the finished ground level to more than 100mm.

  • The pool gate is to be adjusted so that it can return to a closed position from a stationary position.
  • Install a swimming pool gate or a non climbable fence to prevent access to the pool area down the side passage.
  • Gate shall be hung so that they only swing outwards, i.e. away from the pool area.
  • Gate shall be located so that the arc of operation is clear of any building or doorway.
  • Gates shall have sufficient clearance to swing freely through the arc of operation.
  • The opening under a closed gate shall not exceed 100mm at any point.
  • Gates shall be fitted with self-closing device that will close the gate from any position, with a stationary start, without the application of manual force and operate the latch. The self-closing device shall be capable with these requirements with the gate at any position from fully open to resting on the latch.
  • Gate shall be hung so that when a gate is closed and latched, and is lifted upwards or pulled downwards, movement of the gate does not, release the latch, unhinge the gate, or increase the opening between the bottom of the gate and the finished ground level to more than 100mm.

• Swing outwards.

  Select The pool gate is to be adjusted so that it can return to a closed position from a stationary position. Install a swimming pool gate or a non climbable fence to prevent access to the pool area down the side passage. Gate shall be hung so that they only swing outwards, i.e. away from the pool area. Gate shall be located so that the arc of operation is clear of any building or doorway. Gates shall have sufficient clearance to swing freely through the arc of operation. The opening under a closed gate shall not exceed 100mm at any point. Gates shall be fitted with self-closing device that will close the gate from any position, with a stationary start, without the application of manual force and operate the latch. The self-closing device shall be capable with these requirements with the gate at any position from fully open to resting on the latch. Gate shall be hung so that when a gate is closed and latched, and is lifted upwards or pulled downwards, movement of the gate does not, release the latch, unhinge the gate, or increase the opening between the bottom of the gate and the finished ground level to more than 100mm.

  • The pool gate is to be adjusted so that it can return to a closed position from a stationary position.
  • Install a swimming pool gate or a non climbable fence to prevent access to the pool area down the side passage.
  • Gate shall be hung so that they only swing outwards, i.e. away from the pool area.
  • Gate shall be located so that the arc of operation is clear of any building or doorway.
  • Gates shall have sufficient clearance to swing freely through the arc of operation.
  • The opening under a closed gate shall not exceed 100mm at any point.
  • Gates shall be fitted with self-closing device that will close the gate from any position, with a stationary start, without the application of manual force and operate the latch. The self-closing device shall be capable with these requirements with the gate at any position from fully open to resting on the latch.
  • Gate shall be hung so that when a gate is closed and latched, and is lifted upwards or pulled downwards, movement of the gate does not, release the latch, unhinge the gate, or increase the opening between the bottom of the gate and the finished ground level to more than 100mm.

• Arc of operation

  Select The pool gate is to be adjusted so that it can return to a closed position from a stationary position. Install a swimming pool gate or a non climbable fence to prevent access to the pool area down the side passage. Gate shall be hung so that they only swing outwards, i.e. away from the pool area. Gate shall be located so that the arc of operation is clear of any building or doorway. Gates shall have sufficient clearance to swing freely through the arc of operation. The opening under a closed gate shall not exceed 100mm at any point. Gates shall be fitted with self-closing device that will close the gate from any position, with a stationary start, without the application of manual force and operate the latch. The self-closing device shall be capable with these requirements with the gate at any position from fully open to resting on the latch. Gate shall be hung so that when a gate is closed and latched, and is lifted upwards or pulled downwards, movement of the gate does not, release the latch, unhinge the gate, or increase the opening between the bottom of the gate and the finished ground level to more than 100mm.

  • The pool gate is to be adjusted so that it can return to a closed position from a stationary position.
  • Install a swimming pool gate or a non climbable fence to prevent access to the pool area down the side passage.
  • Gate shall be hung so that they only swing outwards, i.e. away from the pool area.
  • Gate shall be located so that the arc of operation is clear of any building or doorway.
  • Gates shall have sufficient clearance to swing freely through the arc of operation.
  • The opening under a closed gate shall not exceed 100mm at any point.
  • Gates shall be fitted with self-closing device that will close the gate from any position, with a stationary start, without the application of manual force and operate the latch. The self-closing device shall be capable with these requirements with the gate at any position from fully open to resting on the latch.
  • Gate shall be hung so that when a gate is closed and latched, and is lifted upwards or pulled downwards, movement of the gate does not, release the latch, unhinge the gate, or increase the opening between the bottom of the gate and the finished ground level to more than 100mm.

• Sufficient clearance.

  Select The pool gate is to be adjusted so that it can return to a closed position from a stationary position. Install a swimming pool gate or a non climbable fence to prevent access to the pool area down the side passage. Gate shall be hung so that they only swing outwards, i.e. away from the pool area. Gate shall be located so that the arc of operation is clear of any building or doorway. Gates shall have sufficient clearance to swing freely through the arc of operation. The opening under a closed gate shall not exceed 100mm at any point. Gates shall be fitted with self-closing device that will close the gate from any position, with a stationary start, without the application of manual force and operate the latch. The self-closing device shall be capable with these requirements with the gate at any position from fully open to resting on the latch. Gate shall be hung so that when a gate is closed and latched, and is lifted upwards or pulled downwards, movement of the gate does not, release the latch, unhinge the gate, or increase the opening between the bottom of the gate and the finished ground level to more than 100mm.

  • The pool gate is to be adjusted so that it can return to a closed position from a stationary position.
  • Install a swimming pool gate or a non climbable fence to prevent access to the pool area down the side passage.
  • Gate shall be hung so that they only swing outwards, i.e. away from the pool area.
  • Gate shall be located so that the arc of operation is clear of any building or doorway.
  • Gates shall have sufficient clearance to swing freely through the arc of operation.
  • The opening under a closed gate shall not exceed 100mm at any point.
  • Gates shall be fitted with self-closing device that will close the gate from any position, with a stationary start, without the application of manual force and operate the latch. The self-closing device shall be capable with these requirements with the gate at any position from fully open to resting on the latch.
  • Gate shall be hung so that when a gate is closed and latched, and is lifted upwards or pulled downwards, movement of the gate does not, release the latch, unhinge the gate, or increase the opening between the bottom of the gate and the finished ground level to more than 100mm.

• 100mm opening.

  Select The pool gate is to be adjusted so that it can return to a closed position from a stationary position. Install a swimming pool gate or a non climbable fence to prevent access to the pool area down the side passage. Gate shall be hung so that they only swing outwards, i.e. away from the pool area. Gate shall be located so that the arc of operation is clear of any building or doorway. Gates shall have sufficient clearance to swing freely through the arc of operation. The opening under a closed gate shall not exceed 100mm at any point. Gates shall be fitted with self-closing device that will close the gate from any position, with a stationary start, without the application of manual force and operate the latch. The self-closing device shall be capable with these requirements with the gate at any position from fully open to resting on the latch. Gate shall be hung so that when a gate is closed and latched, and is lifted upwards or pulled downwards, movement of the gate does not, release the latch, unhinge the gate, or increase the opening between the bottom of the gate and the finished ground level to more than 100mm.

  • The pool gate is to be adjusted so that it can return to a closed position from a stationary position.
  • Install a swimming pool gate or a non climbable fence to prevent access to the pool area down the side passage.
  • Gate shall be hung so that they only swing outwards, i.e. away from the pool area.
  • Gate shall be located so that the arc of operation is clear of any building or doorway.
  • Gates shall have sufficient clearance to swing freely through the arc of operation.
  • The opening under a closed gate shall not exceed 100mm at any point.
  • Gates shall be fitted with self-closing device that will close the gate from any position, with a stationary start, without the application of manual force and operate the latch. The self-closing device shall be capable with these requirements with the gate at any position from fully open to resting on the latch.
  • Gate shall be hung so that when a gate is closed and latched, and is lifted upwards or pulled downwards, movement of the gate does not, release the latch, unhinge the gate, or increase the opening between the bottom of the gate and the finished ground level to more than 100mm.

• Self closing device

  Select The pool gate is to be adjusted so that it can return to a closed position from a stationary position. Install a swimming pool gate or a non climbable fence to prevent access to the pool area down the side passage. Gate shall be hung so that they only swing outwards, i.e. away from the pool area. Gate shall be located so that the arc of operation is clear of any building or doorway. Gates shall have sufficient clearance to swing freely through the arc of operation. The opening under a closed gate shall not exceed 100mm at any point. Gates shall be fitted with self-closing device that will close the gate from any position, with a stationary start, without the application of manual force and operate the latch. The self-closing device shall be capable with these requirements with the gate at any position from fully open to resting on the latch. Gate shall be hung so that when a gate is closed and latched, and is lifted upwards or pulled downwards, movement of the gate does not, release the latch, unhinge the gate, or increase the opening between the bottom of the gate and the finished ground level to more than 100mm.

  • The pool gate is to be adjusted so that it can return to a closed position from a stationary position.
  • Install a swimming pool gate or a non climbable fence to prevent access to the pool area down the side passage.
  • Gate shall be hung so that they only swing outwards, i.e. away from the pool area.
  • Gate shall be located so that the arc of operation is clear of any building or doorway.
  • Gates shall have sufficient clearance to swing freely through the arc of operation.
  • The opening under a closed gate shall not exceed 100mm at any point.
  • Gates shall be fitted with self-closing device that will close the gate from any position, with a stationary start, without the application of manual force and operate the latch. The self-closing device shall be capable with these requirements with the gate at any position from fully open to resting on the latch.
  • Gate shall be hung so that when a gate is closed and latched, and is lifted upwards or pulled downwards, movement of the gate does not, release the latch, unhinge the gate, or increase the opening between the bottom of the gate and the finished ground level to more than 100mm.

• Gate closed

  Select The pool gate is to be adjusted so that it can return to a closed position from a stationary position. Install a swimming pool gate or a non climbable fence to prevent access to the pool area down the side passage. Gate shall be hung so that they only swing outwards, i.e. away from the pool area. Gate shall be located so that the arc of operation is clear of any building or doorway. Gates shall have sufficient clearance to swing freely through the arc of operation. The opening under a closed gate shall not exceed 100mm at any point. Gates shall be fitted with self-closing device that will close the gate from any position, with a stationary start, without the application of manual force and operate the latch. The self-closing device shall be capable with these requirements with the gate at any position from fully open to resting on the latch. Gate shall be hung so that when a gate is closed and latched, and is lifted upwards or pulled downwards, movement of the gate does not, release the latch, unhinge the gate, or increase the opening between the bottom of the gate and the finished ground level to more than 100mm.

  • The pool gate is to be adjusted so that it can return to a closed position from a stationary position.
  • Install a swimming pool gate or a non climbable fence to prevent access to the pool area down the side passage.
  • Gate shall be hung so that they only swing outwards, i.e. away from the pool area.
  • Gate shall be located so that the arc of operation is clear of any building or doorway.
  • Gates shall have sufficient clearance to swing freely through the arc of operation.
  • The opening under a closed gate shall not exceed 100mm at any point.
  • Gates shall be fitted with self-closing device that will close the gate from any position, with a stationary start, without the application of manual force and operate the latch. The self-closing device shall be capable with these requirements with the gate at any position from fully open to resting on the latch.
  • Gate shall be hung so that when a gate is closed and latched, and is lifted upwards or pulled downwards, movement of the gate does not, release the latch, unhinge the gate, or increase the opening between the bottom of the gate and the finished ground level to more than 100mm.

• Latch

  Off

  On

• Prevent reopening

  Gates shall be fitted with a latch will automatically operate on the closing of the gate and will prevent the gate from being re-opened without manually released. The latch shall not be able to be inadvertently adjusted during operation, locked in the open position, or adjusted without the use of tools.

  Where the release point of the latch is located at a height less than 1500mm above the finished ground level, the location of the latch shall not be on there outside of the barrier, be in such a position that to release the latch from the outside it will be necessary to reach over or through the barrier at a height of not less than 1200mm above the finished ground level or not less than 1000mm above the highest lower horizontal member; and be at least 150mm below the top of the barrier if a hand hold is not provided, or at least 150mm below the edge of any hand-hole if provided.

  The release point of the latch is to be located at height of not less than 1500mm above the finished ground level.

  In a gate with the vertical openings greater than 10mm, where the latch release is located at a height less than 1500mm above the finished ground level, the latch release shall be shielded so that no opening greater than 10mm occurs within the area bounded by a effective radius of 450mm from the latch release.

  Shield shall be free of sharp edges and the edges of the adjacent parts of the shield on the gate and the barrier shall be rounded or chamfered to prevent a hazard when the gate closes.

• Release point less than 1500mm

  Gates shall be fitted with a latch will automatically operate on the closing of the gate and will prevent the gate from being re-opened without manually released. The latch shall not be able to be inadvertently adjusted during operation, locked in the open position, or adjusted without the use of tools.

  Where the release point of the latch is located at a height less than 1500mm above the finished ground level, the location of the latch shall not be on there outside of the barrier, be in such a position that to release the latch from the outside it will be necessary to reach over or through the barrier at a height of not less than 1200mm above the finished ground level or not less than 1000mm above the highest lower horizontal member; and be at least 150mm below the top of the barrier if a hand hold is not provided, or at least 150mm below the edge of any hand-hole if provided.

  The release point of the latch is to be located at height of not less than 1500mm above the finished ground level.

  In a gate with the vertical openings greater than 10mm, where the latch release is located at a height less than 1500mm above the finished ground level, the latch release shall be shielded so that no opening greater than 10mm occurs within the area bounded by a effective radius of 450mm from the latch release.

  Shield shall be free of sharp edges and the edges of the adjacent parts of the shield on the gate and the barrier shall be rounded or chamfered to prevent a hazard when the gate closes.

• Release point 1500mm.

  Gates shall be fitted with a latch will automatically operate on the closing of the gate and will prevent the gate from being re-opened without manually released. The latch shall not be able to be inadvertently adjusted during operation, locked in the open position, or adjusted without the use of tools.

  Where the release point of the latch is located at a height less than 1500mm above the finished ground level, the location of the latch shall not be on there outside of the barrier, be in such a position that to release the latch from the outside it will be necessary to reach over or through the barrier at a height of not less than 1200mm above the finished ground level or not less than 1000mm above the highest lower horizontal member; and be at least 150mm below the top of the barrier if a hand hold is not provided, or at least 150mm below the edge of any hand-hole if provided.

  The release point of the latch is to be located at height of not less than 1500mm above the finished ground level.

  In a gate with the vertical openings greater than 10mm, where the latch release is located at a height less than 1500mm above the finished ground level, the latch release shall be shielded so that no opening greater than 10mm occurs within the area bounded by a effective radius of 450mm from the latch release.

  Shield shall be free of sharp edges and the edges of the adjacent parts of the shield on the gate and the barrier shall be rounded or chamfered to prevent a hazard when the gate closes.

• Shielding

  Gates shall be fitted with a latch will automatically operate on the closing of the gate and will prevent the gate from being re-opened without manually released. The latch shall not be able to be inadvertently adjusted during operation, locked in the open position, or adjusted without the use of tools.

  Where the release point of the latch is located at a height less than 1500mm above the finished ground level, the location of the latch shall not be on there outside of the barrier, be in such a position that to release the latch from the outside it will be necessary to reach over or through the barrier at a height of not less than 1200mm above the finished ground level or not less than 1000mm above the highest lower horizontal member; and be at least 150mm below the top of the barrier if a hand hold is not provided, or at least 150mm below the edge of any hand-hole if provided.

  The release point of the latch is to be located at height of not less than 1500mm above the finished ground level.

  In a gate with the vertical openings greater than 10mm, where the latch release is located at a height less than 1500mm above the finished ground level, the latch release shall be shielded so that no opening greater than 10mm occurs within the area bounded by a effective radius of 450mm from the latch release.

  Shield shall be free of sharp edges and the edges of the adjacent parts of the shield on the gate and the barrier shall be rounded or chamfered to prevent a hazard when the gate closes.

• Shield free of sharp edges

  Gates shall be fitted with a latch will automatically operate on the closing of the gate and will prevent the gate from being re-opened without manually released. The latch shall not be able to be inadvertently adjusted during operation, locked in the open position, or adjusted without the use of tools.

  Where the release point of the latch is located at a height less than 1500mm above the finished ground level, the location of the latch shall not be on there outside of the barrier, be in such a position that to release the latch from the outside it will be necessary to reach over or through the barrier at a height of not less than 1200mm above the finished ground level or not less than 1000mm above the highest lower horizontal member; and be at least 150mm below the top of the barrier if a hand hold is not provided, or at least 150mm below the edge of any hand-hole if provided.

  The release point of the latch is to be located at height of not less than 1500mm above the finished ground level.

  In a gate with the vertical openings greater than 10mm, where the latch release is located at a height less than 1500mm above the finished ground level, the latch release shall be shielded so that no opening greater than 10mm occurs within the area bounded by a effective radius of 450mm from the latch release.

  Shield shall be free of sharp edges and the edges of the adjacent parts of the shield on the gate and the barrier shall be rounded or chamfered to prevent a hazard when the gate closes.

• Gate hinges

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• Hinges

  Gate hinges that protrude out from the barrier with horizontal top surface depth greater than 10mm and those that create an opening between the gate post and the gate stile of more than 10mm shall not be permitted in the Non Climbable Zone.

  Hinges with a top surface sloped at 60 degrees to the horizontal or more may be located within Non Climbable Zone.

• Top surface hinges 60deg.

  Gate hinges that protrude out from the barrier with horizontal top surface depth greater than 10mm and those that create an opening between the gate post and the gate stile of more than 10mm shall not be permitted in the Non Climbable Zone.

  Hinges with a top surface sloped at 60 degrees to the horizontal or more may be located within Non Climbable Zone.

• Windows

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  On

• Opening 100mm

  All windows can only open to a maximum of 100mm.

  The windows must be totally covered by bars or metal screen, that are fixed to the building with fasteners that can only be removed by the use of a tool. The opening between bars and the horizontal dimensions of openings in a metal screen shall not be greater than 100mm.

  Be fixed to the building with fasteners that can only be removed by the use of a tool so that it will remain closed or will open to a maximum of 100mm.

• Fixing of window

  All windows can only open to a maximum of 100mm.

  The windows must be totally covered by bars or metal screen, that are fixed to the building with fasteners that can only be removed by the use of a tool. The opening between bars and the horizontal dimensions of openings in a metal screen shall not be greater than 100mm.

  Be fixed to the building with fasteners that can only be removed by the use of a tool so that it will remain closed or will open to a maximum of 100mm.

• Remove with tool.

  All windows can only open to a maximum of 100mm.

  The windows must be totally covered by bars or metal screen, that are fixed to the building with fasteners that can only be removed by the use of a tool. The opening between bars and the horizontal dimensions of openings in a metal screen shall not be greater than 100mm.

  Be fixed to the building with fasteners that can only be removed by the use of a tool so that it will remain closed or will open to a maximum of 100mm.

• Warning sign

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• Warning sign

  Appropriate warning sign, including details of resuscitation (CPR) techniques in the immediate vicinity of the pool area which can be easily read from a distance of 3 meters.

  The contents of the warning sign must contain all of the following, "YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED WHEN USING THIS SWIMMING POOL" and "POOL GATES MUST BE KEPT CLOSED AT ALL TIMES", and "KEEP ARTICLES, OBJECTS AND STRUCTURES AT LEAST 900 MILLIMETRES CLEAR OF THE POOL FENCE AT ALL TIMES".

• Contents of warning sign.

  Appropriate warning sign, including details of resuscitation (CPR) techniques in the immediate vicinity of the pool area which can be easily read from a distance of 3 meters.

  The contents of the warning sign must contain all of the following, "YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED WHEN USING THIS SWIMMING POOL" and "POOL GATES MUST BE KEPT CLOSED AT ALL TIMES", and "KEEP ARTICLES, OBJECTS AND STRUCTURES AT LEAST 900 MILLIMETRES CLEAR OF THE POOL FENCE AT ALL TIMES".

• Pool surrounds

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  On

• Objects removed

  Pool fence must be clear of any objects such as BBQs, trees, rocks, shrubs, and deckchairs that could help a small child climb over the fence.

• Vegetation

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• Remove Vegetation

  The vegetation, plant, tree, branches, that facilitate climbing is to be removed or pruned at least 1.0m from the pool fence.

Council Officer

• Select Greg Porter BPB0996 Kevin Shepstone BPB0997 Greg Moore BPB0938 John Mion BPB1294 Jera Kubitzky BPB1442 Jacob Helson BPB1946

  • Greg Porter BPB0996
  • Kevin Shepstone BPB0997
  • Greg Moore BPB0938
  • John Mion BPB1294
  • Jera Kubitzky BPB1442
  • Jacob Helson BPB1946

• Signature

  Sign

Advisory Notes

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

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

• 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.