Swimming Pool Safety Compliance Inspection - Qld

• Admin

• Reference number

• Pool owner/Person requesting inspection

• Booked on

  Date

• Prepared by

  Darryl Reynolds

  Scott Cobon

  Vanessa Hicks
• Location
  Address

• Notes

Upon Arrival

• Have you taken a date & time stamped photo of the letterbox on arrival?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you taken an overall photo or video of the pool?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of inspection

  Date

Fence/Barrier

• Initial observations. Any standout issues?

• Is there a pool fence or other child-resistant barrier separating the pool from your house and adjoining properties and public spaces at all times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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 there a NCZ on the inside from the top down?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can you inspect the other side of the fence?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fence compliant by having a NCZ?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Notes

• 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 then 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

• Are there any gaps in the fence greater than 10mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the 300mm clear zone on the inside of the fence compliant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If using perforated or mesh fencing, are the holes 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)

• 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?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there at least 1800mm from the sill/opening to

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notes

Gate

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the gate swing freely, close and latch without bouncing, by itself from any open position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will the gate close from 1 finger width from the latch?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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 450mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the gate propped open?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Around the pool

• Is there an appropriate warning sign, including DRSABCD and details of resuscitation (CPR) techniques, in the immediate vicinity of the pool area and which can be easily read?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pool fence clear of any objects such BBQs, trees, rocks, shrubs and deckchairs that could help a small child climb over the fence?

  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

• Are there any possible equipotential issues (eg. metal rails, diving board, reinforced concrete)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the owner 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

• Have you made the owner aware and advised them to get it checked by an electrician?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Inspection Results

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  Select DEFECTIVE INSPECTION ISSUE FORM 26 NON CONFORMITY NOTICE WITHIN 2 DAYS SATISFACTORY INSPECTION ISSUE FORM 23 POOL SAFETY CERTIFICATE ON QBCC

  • DEFECTIVE INSPECTION
  • ISSUE FORM 26 NON CONFORMITY NOTICE WITHIN 2 DAYS
  • SATISFACTORY INSPECTION
  • ISSUE FORM 23 POOL SAFETY CERTIFICATE ON QBCC

Council Officer

• Darryl Reynolds

  Scott Cobon

  Vanessa Hicks