Audit
Name of owner(s)
Postal address (if different from property address)
Phone/mobile
Email address
Assessment No.
- Above ground
- Below ground
- Concrete
- Fibreglass
- Liner
- Other
- Spa
Additional description of pool or spa
- Combination
- Timber
- Masonary
- Glass
- Metal (inc. Colorbond sheets)
- No Fence
Barrier height 1800mm or greater
Barrier height 1200mm or higher, near vertical or not leaning towards the pool/spa area by more than 15 degrees to the vertical and does not have a raised surface or connecting wall within 500mm of the barrier reducing height to less than 1200mm
Gate(s) opening direction away from the pool/spa area
Gate(s) self-closing and self-latching from any position when opened (including when resting on the latch)
Adjoining structures to the pool/spa barrier to be non climbable or not within a 1200mm radius of the pool/spa barrier
Adjoining structures to the pool/spa barrier to be non climbable or not within a 900mm radius of the pool/spa barrier
Latch height at 1500mm or shielded 450mm from latch (no gaps of more than 10mm within the shielded area) and/or at least 150mm below the top of the gate
Lowest Horizontal member to be at least 1100mm from top of fence and not less than 1400mm from the latch
Are the 900mm Non Climbable Zone's clear of any climbable members
Adjoining structures to the pool/spa barrier to be non climbable or not within a 1200mm radius of the pool/spa barrier
Height under gate and fence less than 100mm and has a stable surface that cannot be eroded by weather, children or animals
Distance between vertical (|) members less than 100mm
Distance between horizontal (-) members no less than 900mm apart if greater than 10mm either in depth or protrusion
Stability/durability of barrier compliant
Door self-closing and self-latching from any position when opened (including when resting on the latch) or permanently fixed using a device other than a key locking mechanism
NOTE: ONLY APPLICABLE TO POOLS AND/OR SPAS APPROVED PRIOR TO 5 NOVEMBER 2001
No foot or hand holds (BBQ's, garden retaining walls, garden furniture, water features/ornaments, trees/shrubs) within a 1200mm radius on the outside of the fence or 300mm from the inside of the fence
No foot or hand holds (BBQ's, garden retaining walls, garden furniture, water features/ornaments, trees/shrubs) within a 900mm radius on the outside of the fence or 300mm from the inside of the fence
Any window less than 2400mm pool side to finished ground level , either covered by bars or security mesh or unable to open more than 100mm
Any window less than 1800mm pool side to finished ground level , either covered by bars or security mesh or unable to open more than 100mm
Does the window have a sill height of 1200mm or greater from finished floor level non pool side and have non climbable members within a 1200mm radius. ( If yes, window does not require treatment , however it is highly recommend in interest of safety).
Retaining wall(s) compliant (high side 2400mm and low side 1200mm)
Retaining wall(s) compliant (high side 1800mm and low side 1200mm)
Balcony height less than 2400mm to the finished ground level still compliant
Balcony height greater than 1800mm to the finished ground level still compliant
Pool/Spa barrier compliant
Inspection carried out under Regulations
Instructions to rectify compliance issues
Notes
Follow up inspection required
- Yes
- No, prior permission granted
- No, calling card left
- Property unoccupied
Please call 9956 6917 or email matthewy@cgg.wa.gov.au when compliance issues are rectified. Thank you.
This Pool/Spa Inspection Report is issued under Section 53 of the Building Regulations 2012.
Any swimming pool or spa must have suitable barriers or safety fencing in accordance with the Building Act 2011, the Building Regulations Act 2012 and the Australian Standards AS 1926.1-2012 or 1993 so as to restrict the access by young children. Any pool approved prior to 01 May 2016 may choose which Regulations their barrier is to be assessed under
While the City is reluctant to take action against its ratepayers, the safety of children is paramount. Further, it does have an obligation to enforce State Legislation. Therefore, you should take note that if the above items are not rectified within the specified time the City may take formal action.
The City carry out periodic inspections at least once every four years. It is the responsibility of the pool/spa owner to maintain their pool/spa barrier throughout this period so it remains compliant at all times.
Please do not hesitate to contact the City's Building Department on 9956 6600 if you require assistance in the design of your safety precautions.
