Queensland’s pool safety laws were introduced in 2009 and apply to all pools, new and existing. You must comply with the pool safety standard by 30 November 2015, not just because you are selling.
Pool safety licence 101861
Pool compliance checklist
If you’re a pool owner, maintaining your pool includes more than just testing the water. Your pool fence or barrier must also be regularly checked.
There are strict laws about fence height, gate latches and other necessary inclusions, and you can learn more about these legal requirements with our easy-to-use interactive pool compliance checklist. It will help you find out whether any areas of your pool barrier need attention by explaining some basic scenarios.
Naturally we will always recommend you talk to a pool safety inspector if you’re unsure, or your circumstances require personalised advice.
Pool safety laws
Queensland’s pool safety laws were introduced in 2009 and apply to all pools, new and existing. You must comply with the pool safety standard by 30 November 2015, not just because you are selling.
Swimming Pool Gate
- Must open outward from pool
- Must be self-closing and self-latching
- Latch must be more than 1.5m from the ground
Swimming Pool Fence
- Secure and in good working order
- Should be at least 1.2m high
- No more than 100 mm from the ground
- No vertical gaps more than 100 mm apart