Swimming Pool Fence Site Inspection

• CRM Number

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by Regulatory Compliance Unit, Cairns Regional Council

• Investigating Officer

  Select Mark Stevens Ben Newman Brian Nesbit Chris Remedio Michelle Thorley Kelly Barnes

  • Mark Stevens
  • Ben Newman
  • Brian Nesbit
  • Chris Remedio
  • Michelle Thorley
  • Kelly Barnes

Location of Inspection

• Person on site / Business Name

• Real estate (if applicable)

• Property address
  Address

• Parcel Number

• Is pool shared or private?

  Select Private Pool Shared Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Shared Pool

Approvals and Certificates

• Do they have a building approval?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• attachment of building approval with report

• Is the pool registered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pool Safety Certificate - Date of issue

  Date

• Pool Safety Inspector

• Advise QBCC

• Non-Conformity Notice - Date of issue

  Date

Barrier

• Is there a pool/spa barrier?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Materials

• Fence materials used?

  Select Block Glass Mesh Metal Other Timber

  • Block
  • Glass
  • Mesh
  • Metal
  • Other
  • Timber

• Is mesh barrier 2.4m in height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is mesh barrier 1.8 high with 450mm cranked top between 90 degrees and 130 degrees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What materials are used?

Barrier (Structural)

• Does the barrier meet load test?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the structure's material durable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is barrier free of sharp edges, sharp projections, entrapping spaces and similar hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fence in good repair ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are repairs beyond scope of minor repairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Advise pool owner that a replacement fence is required.

• Is a temporary fence in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has temporary fence been in place for > 3 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a temporary pool fence required ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Advise pool owner that a replacement fence is required.

Gates

• 

• Click "Add Gate" for each gate inspected

Gate

• Is the gate self closing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the gate open away from pool enclosure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the hinges a minimum of 900mm apart?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 60 degree safety caps fitted to bottom hinge?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 

• Does the gate self latch?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all latch releases located correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all latch release mechanisms shielded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are latching heights compromised by climbable members?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional photo's

  Media

Height

• Height of barrier at least 1200mm high ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Gaps

• Are gaps under gate and barrier <100mm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Horizontals and verticals

• Distance between rails & footholds > 900mm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Horizontal members correctly spaced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The top surface of the highest of the lower group of horizontal members is to be at least 1000mm below the top of the fencing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gaps between vertical members are no greater than 100mm (deflection included)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Intersecting fences

• Are there any intersecting fences?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Top part of intersecting fence not greater than 50mm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are NCZ on intersecting fence shielded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Non Climable Zones (NCZ)

• 

• NCZ complies (external 900mm)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional clear area complies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Upper NCZ complies (900mm)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Internal clear areas comply (300mm)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• NCZ complies 1800mm fences?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any footholds on the fence in the NCZ ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fence provides continuous NCZ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Balconies

• Is there a balcony providing access to the pool?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is balcony < 1.8m from ground level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is balustrade 1.2m height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is balustrade non climbable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is balustrade rigid and of durable material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are horizontal members correctly spaced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gaps compliant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the NCZ protected? I.e trellis

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Doors/Windows/Openings

• Is there direct access to the pool from the house?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are child-resistant doorsets fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the doorsets operate correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the doors fixed shut or restricted to 100mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are windows restricted to 100mm openings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are windows grilled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do windows require grills or restrictions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No climbable objects within NCZ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Resuscitation signage

• Is there compliant signage?

• Is the signage appropriately displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Indoor/Rooftop Pools & Spas

• Is there a compliant barrier with compliant gates and or doors which comply with QDC?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does door or gate swing away from pool area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waterways

• Is waterway being used as part of pool barrier?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the waterway min 1.8m width & min 300mm depth (permanent)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are denial panels fitted / compliant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waterways compromised by branches or other climbable objects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Structure within pool enclosure

• Are any structures within the pool enclosure non-compliant? (Doesn't have one side permanently open)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Outcome

• Spoken to owner / occupier?

• Insert comments about discussion

• Add signature

  Sign

• Select date

  Date