Pool Inspections 

A swimming pool is defined as an above or belowground structure principally used for swimming that can hold water with a min. 300mm in hight, including some most models of portable pools and spas.

If your portable pool or spa can hold more than 300 millimetres in hight of water then the laws apply to you. The pool laws don’t apply to fishponds, however, if you have a swimming pool that is now being used for another purpose e.g. as a fishpond, it is still considered a pool and must have a compliant barrier.

All pools in Queensland must be registered with the QBCC. List your pool on the pool safety register. We are happy to register your pool with the QBCC at no cost to you.

Penalties for non-compliance

Local governments have the power to investigate compliance with pool safety standards and can issue fines.If you don’t comply with pool safety standards, local governments can issue on-the-spot fines of $883.05 for individuals and $2523 for companies. The maximum penalty a court can impose is $20,814.75.

eg: props to open a pool gate, over grown vegetation, tables and chairs to fence, etc.If you fail to register your pool, QBCC can issue penalties which includes an on-the-spot fine of $252.30 for individuals or $756.90 for companies. The court can impose a maximum penalty of up to $2523.

As a pool owner , Private, Company or the like you are responsible for the pool safety BY LAW and to make sure your pool complies with the latest pool safety standards.

Is it true that I don’t need a pool safety certificate as I privately own my pool since before 2010? YES

But do you know or your pool as required by law complies with the latest standards? Do you want to risk penalties or worse lost of life?

Please, Play it safe and if not with us then with someone else but obtain a pool safety certificate!!!

If you make any changes to your fencing your pool safety certificate becomes invalid and a new certificate MUST BE OBTAINED

When you sell your house a valid pool safety certificate must be issued. We advise to book an appointment with us when you put your property on the market.

For each lease you sign to rent out your property you must have a valid pool safety certificate. We advice you to supply the information booklet attached to our pool safety certificate to the new tenants, even if your property is included in a body cooperate.

If you manage an accommodation business with a pool, the Qld Government has made it necessary for your business to hold a current Pool Safety Certificate.

New pool safety laws came into effect from 1st December 2010 and shared pool certification is required by all Resorts, Hotels, Motels, Caravan Parks, Backpacker hostels, Aibnb's and other Business establishments that rent room accommodation and have swimming pools.

THIS INCLUDES PRIVATE ROOM RENTALS BY PRIVATE ADVERTISING OR THROUGH AGENCY’S LIKE AIRBNB.

Without a current  Pool Safety Certificate you will not be able to legally book overnight rooms.

Shared Pool Certification Services For Accommodation Providers:

• Fast turn around. We understand your business relies on you being compliant, so we’ll expedite your inspection and issuing your compliance certificate.
• Plain English Reports. If there are any issues that need to be addressed, we’ll provide easy to follow instructions and practical advice to ensure you are able to get your pool safety barrier 100% compliant with minimum cost in the fastest time possible.
• Free Renewal Reminders. We’ll add your business on request to our free Shared Pool Register, so we can contact you with plenty of warning before your current certificate expires, and arrange the necessary re-inspection.