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The Queensland Government has introduced new pool safety laws aimed at further reducing the incidences of drowning and serious immersion injuries of young children in swimming pools. These laws affect new and existing pools. Pool owners have until 30 November 2015 to comply with the new pool safety laws, or earlier if they sell or lease their property before this time.
The new pool safety laws apply to pools associated with houses, townhouses, units, hotels, motels, backpacker hostels, homestay accommodation and caravan parks (building classes 1-4 as defined under the Building Code of Australia). Different rules apply depending on whether you are buying, selling or renting a property with a pool. In response to the Queensland floods and Cyclone Yasi, the Queensland Government has announced a proposed delay to the application of the new pool safety laws for rental properties with non-shared pools.
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Since 1st December 2010, pool safety certificates have been required when selling or leasing a property with a pool.
Queensland's pool safety laws require the latest cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) sign to be displayed near your pool or spa. A pool inspection will fail without one.
Failing to register your pool can result in an on-the-spot fine of $220 or a maximum penalty of up to $2200 if a complaint is made to your local government or the Pool Safety Council. The pool safety register is just one part of a range of initiatives that will help protect young people from drowning unnecessarily.
Pool safety laws apply to pools associated with houses, townhouses, units, hotels, motels, backpacker hostels, homestay accommodation and caravan parks (building classes 1-4 as defined under the Building Code of Australia).
Secure and in good working order. No more than 100mm from the ground. Should be at least 1.2m high. No vertical gaps more than 100mm apart.
Must open outward from pool. Latch must be more than 1.5m from the ground. Must be self-closing and self-latching. Must latch shut on the first swing.
You have 90 days to ensure all maintenance is done. If the property does not pass within the 90 days we are obliged to inform our Local council.
Pool aids and toys should be stored securely and out of view. Objects that could be used to climb the fence should be removed from the area.
Failing to register your pool can result in an on the spot fine of $220 or a maximum penalty of up to $2200 if a complaint is made to your local government or the Pool Safety Council.
Queensland's new pool safety laws were introduced in 2009 and aim to reduce the incidences of drowning and serious immersion injuries of young children in swimming pools.
