Pool Safety Tips

This article covers important pool safety tips.  Regardless of the Queensland Pool Fence Legislation being bought into effect, a significantly high number of swimming pool and spa fences are not meeting the legislative requirements.  Read on for some of our most common issues encountered and safety tips and self-check questions to help swimming pool owners rectify any issues.

Be Safe Pool Fence Inspections is reminding all home pool and spa owners with a basic prompt to check, fix and maintain their home pool in order to eliminate backyard pool or spa injury and death. Our Pool Safety Inspectors are all government certified and have years of experience to provide you with a hassle free and comprehensive swimming pool inspection process.

The Pool Fence or Spa Fence Gate Pool Safety Tips

• Do all the pool gates open away from the pool?.
• Is the top of the gate latch 1500mm from the ground?.
• Is the top of the gate latch 1400mm from the highest of the bottom horizontal rails?.
• When the gate is closed, is it securely locked or does it pull free easily?.
• If a child of approx. 25kg bounced on the bottom rail of the gate would it pop free?.
• Does the gate self close from any position in its full arc of operation?.
• Are the hinges 900mm apart? Or capped if less than 900mm apart?.

The Pool Fence Pool Safety Tips

• Is the fence a minimum 1200mm in height?.
• Are all components on the gate and fence tight and secure? (Including hinges, all screws, latches & rails).
• Are there any gaps in the fence greater than 100mm?.
• Can you create a gap in the fence greater than 105mm when you squeeze 2 rails together with 15kg of force?.
• Are there any horizontal footholds on the fence greater than 10mm wide, this includes wire, bolts or screws?.

The Boundary Fence Pool Safety Tips

• If your pool fence intersects your boundary fence, is there a 900mm clear area on the outside?.
• Are the rails on the boundary fence more then 900mm from the top of the pool fence?.
• Are any structural components on the pool boundary fence well maintained and fixed securely?.

Climbable Objects Adjacent to the Poll Fence or Spa Fence

• Are there any climbable tree branches/stumps/objects/toeholds within 900mm of the outside of the fence?.
• Are there any pot plants or climbable objects against the fence on either side?.

Pool Fence and Spa Fence CPR Sign Pool Safety Tips

• Do you have a current CPR sign displayed inside the pool enclosure, unobstructed, visible & undamaged?.

Book Your Pool Fence Inspection with Be Safe Pool Fence Inspections Today

Our Pool Safety Inspectors are all government certified and have years of experience to provide you with a hassle free and comprehensive swimming pool inspection process.

Pool Safety Certificate Tips

A Pool Safety Certificate is only issued with the Pool Safety Inspector deems the fence complies with the Qld legislation. If non-compliant, you will be issued with a notice of non-compliance and report outlining the reasons why your pool fence is non-compliant and solutions to rectify said issues.

Form 23 – Pool Safety Certificate

Do you need a pool safety inspection or Form 23 – Pool Safety Certificate? Book online now with Be Safe Pool Fence Inspections.
At only $200 including the government certificate fee for a residential pool inspection, it really is a small price you pay for piece of mind. Arrange your pool fence inspection with Be Safe Pool Fence Inspections.

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