Safe barriers save lives.

Regularly check your pool.

  • All gates and doors to your pool must be self closing and the latches work well

  • There are no gaps more than 100mm including under the fence and gate

  • There are no climbable objects such as BBQ’s, furniture, potplants, plants/shrubs close to the outside of the barrier or within reach just inside the barrier

  • Never prop gates open

  • Have a licensed Pool Safety Inspector audit your pool every 4 years

 

Climbable fence rails near pool barriers are common, very unsafe and fail the compliance test.

CHECKLISTS

The Victorian Building Authority has checklists for pool owners to check their own barrier safety pre-inspection.

These self-assessment checklists are intended to help pool and spa owners maintain the safety of pools and spas. The checklists are not exhaustive but are designed as guidance to determine if the pool/spa barriers are in good working order and adequately restrict access by young children. Our comprehensive audit will determine if your pool or spa complies with the relevant Standards.

Supervise children at all times around your pool or spa.