Information

  • Audit Title

  • Document No.

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

  • Date of inspection

  • BA/DA/CDC No.

  • Type of Pool

  • Owner Name

  • Contact Email Address

  • Contact Phone Number

  • Swimming Pool Checklist (AS1926.1-1986) - Installed Before 01/09/2008

Fence/Barrier

  • Is the outside to the pool fence at least 1200mm high all the way around?

  • If a boundary fence forms part of the pool barrier, is it at least 1200mm high?

  • Is the gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground less than 100mm?

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

  • 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?

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

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

  • Is the pool fence well maintained and in a good state of repair as an effective and safe barrier? (eg, no holes, broken rails)

  • 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?

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

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

Gate

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

  • Is the gate latch working well so that the gate is secure and, once closed, can’t be pulled open?

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

  • 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?

  • Is the gate propped open?

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?

  • Are there no 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?

  • Are there no 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?

  • Are the pool skimmer box, filter, outlet and cover designed in such a way as to prevent a child becoming trapped?

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

  • 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?

Results

  • Inspection results

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

Council's Contact Details

  • 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

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