Strathfield Swimming Pool Compliance inspection - Installed between 01/09/2008 & 30/04/2013 (AS1926.1 - 2007)

• Swimming Pool Inspection

• Strathfield Municipal Council

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Date of Inspection

  Date

• BA / DA / CDC No.

• Type of Pool

  Inground Swimming Pool

  Above ground Swimming Pool

  Spa Pool

  Portable / Inflatable Pool

• Owner Name

• Contact Email Address

• Contact Phone Number

Swimming Pool Checklist (AS1926.1- 2007) - Installed Between 01/09/2008 & 30/04/2013

Fence / Barrier

• 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 than 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

• Is there a 300mm clearance from the barrier inside the pool ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes must be 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 a wall forms part of the barrier, there are no openings greater than 100mm.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can all windows be opened to a maximum of 100m or are permanently fixed with bars or a metal screen?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the height of the sill of the lowest opening panel of a window (to the pool area) 1800mm from the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Gate

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the gate latch working so well that the gate is secure and, once closed, cant 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, 12oomm above ground level and at least 150mm below the top of the gate (if there is no hand hold) and covered by an approproved 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 from a distance of 3 metres?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the any objects or structures, such as BBQs, trees, rocks, shrubs, pot plants, tap fittings and deckchairs, located within the exterior of the pool fence that could facilitate access into the pool area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the any objects or structures, such as BBQs, trees, rocks, shrubs, pot plants, tap fittings and deckchairs, located within 300 mm of the interior of the pool fence that could facilitate access into the pool area?

  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

• Inspection Results

  Satisfactory at time of inspection

  Unsatisfactory at time of inspection

ADVISORY NOTE

• 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.

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

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

Signature

• Authorised Officer

  Sign

Strathfield Council 65 Homebush Road STRATHFIELD NSW 2135 Phone: 9748 9999 Fax: 9764 1034 Email: council@strathfield.nsw.gov.au Website: www.strathfield.nsw.gov.au