Kiama Council Domestic Swimming Pool Compliance Inspection

• NSW Swimming Pool Register Number

• Inspection Number

  1st inspection

  2nd inspection

  3rd inspection

• Property

• Conducted on

  Date

• Inspector

  Select Greg Joseph Greg Herbert Chris Fuller

  • Greg Joseph
  • Greg Herbert
  • Chris Fuller
• Map Location
  Address

• Date of inspection

  Date

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

• 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

Inspection Results

• SATISFACTORY INSPECTION

  DEFECTIVE INSPECTION

  ISSUE SWIMMING POOL NOTICE

Council Officer

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  Select Greg Joseph Greg Herbert Chris Fuller

  • Greg Joseph
  • Greg Herbert
  • Chris Fuller

• Officer Signature

  Sign