Swimming Pool & Spa Safety Inspection

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SWIMMING POOL/ SPA INSPECTION

• QBCC Swimming Pool Safety Inspector - Craig McBrien 102236

• Owners address & details
  Address
• Inspection address :
  Address

• Date and Time of Inspection :

  Date

• Weather conditions :

• Reason for inspection : Upcoming sale or compliance inspection <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

INSPECTORS IDENTIFICATION

• QBCC SPI Licence provided to client

• Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance details provided to client

• QBCC Builders Licence provided to client

SWIMMING POOL DETAILS

• Is the Swimming pool / Spa registered on the QBCC data base ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the swimming pool / property have an exemption

• Does any part of the pool barrier form part of a dividing fence

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has pool owner gained approval from neighbour for access to their property

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the property on canal front and is owner wishing to use water as a barrier - check during low tide line (Fig 19)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any balconies located near pool<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any windows located on the pool barrier

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FENCE/BARRIER

• Is any fixed conductive material located closer than 1250mm to pool edge ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If answer is YES, recommend to poo owner to engage an electrician to install of an Equipotential Bonding (AS/NZ 3000)

• Are all fence panels in place and securely fixed to posts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fence barrier a minimum of 1200mm high ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the gap beneath the fence panel a maximum of 100mm to FGL ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are climbable horizontal rails a minimum of 900mm from top of upper rail to top of bottom rail ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any gaps between fence uprights of more than 100mm ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is perforated metal fencing used as the barrier and if so, are holes 13mm or less ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Photograph any non compliant panels.

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POOL GATE

• Does the gate latching mechanism in good working order and lubricated ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the gate measure a minimum of 1200mm high ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the gate latching mechanism at least 1500mm from FGL ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the gate self close and latch closed from three opening arcs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the gate self latch from the resting position at the striker position ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the gap beneath the gate to FGL a maximum of 100mm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gate hinges a minimum 900mm apart and non climable ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there evidence that the gate has been propped open ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the latching mechanism is less than 1500mm from FGL, is there a clear shielding material fitted (Pg 33)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there shielding material secured where a 10mm gap is present between gate and striker post (Pg 33)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• After 250N of force applied to opened gate, once force removed, does gate close under it’s on weight

BALCONY OVER POOL

• Does the distance between underside of balcony and FGL have minimum height of 1800mm ? (Pg 43-45)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Take photographic evidence and provide info relating to non compliance

STRENGTH & RIGIDITY - Calibrated force guage

• Conduct strength and rigidity to vertical uprights - 150N at max 105mm expansion

• Conduct strength and rigidity to posts/footings - 330N of force ( No breakage or loosening)

• Conduct strength and rigidity to mid rails - 250N any deformation or breakage

• Does any part of the pool barrier fail the strength and rigidity test ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If YES, provide evidence and details

CPR SIGNAGE

• Is there a clearly displayed and compliant CPR sign ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide photographic evidence

NON CLIMBABLE ZONE ( NCZ)

• Are climbable objects a minimum of 900mm from fence ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is vegetation a minimum of 900mm from fence and Non Climbable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a clear zone of 300mm on the inside of the pool barrier ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an acceptable clear NCZ of 900 mm arc on outside of fence (Pg 9,10,11 & 14-25)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PERMANENT BODY OF WATER

• Was the inspection carried out at low tide ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a 900mm fence extended into waterline which is a minimum of 1800mm wide and minimum depth of 300mm (Pg 36 & 37)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

POOL INSPECTION

• On completion of our Swimming Pool Safety Inspection , We have found that the above regulated pool meets all criteria as per Australian Standards 1926 Part 1&2-2007, QDC MP 3.4 - “The Pool Safety Standard Queensland” and deem this pool compliant.
  In doing so, we will issue a Form 23 - Notice of Conformity and have your details entered on the QBCC pool register database.
  
  Should you require and further information regarding the above Inspection, please contact me on my mobile and thank you for giving Amalgamated Building Inspections QLD the opportunity to carry out your safety inspection.
  
  Regards
  
  
  Craig McBrien
  Swimming Pool Safety Inspector
  QBCC Licence : 102236

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