Why do we need Pool Safety Inspections & Certificates
Swimming pools should be fun, but safety should be our number one priority. Before pool safety laws were introduced in December 2010, drowning was one of the leading causes of death in Queensland for children under the age of 5. Therefore, having and maintaining effective pool fencing will help keep our precious young children alive.
What is the role of a Pool Safety Inspector
- If your pool does not comply, John will advise on what you need to make it compliant and eligible for a Pool Safety Certificate. John is also licensed to carry out minor repairs to bring your pool barrier up to the required standards.
- John Waters is a fully qualified and QBCC licensed (#PS51493) Pool Safety Inspector and is here to step you through the process to ensure your pool is compliant and can issue you with a Pool Safety Certificate.
- I also provide a Pre-Purchase or Consultation to advise on your compliance needs & discuss the regulations. This can be a great idea before you buy a house with a pool or wanting to install a new pool on your existing property.
- We also know how busy everyone’s lives can be working shift work, late hours and week-ends, therefore we provide a seven day a week service and have no hesitation about conducting inspections on a week-end or after hours during the week by appointment.
- I offer a price match guarantee on Pool Safety Inspections and same day service where possible.
You will require a pool safety certificate if you are:
Selling a Property With a Non-Shared Pool
- You can sell your property with or without a pool safety certificate. However, if you are not providing a certificate, you must give the buyer a Notice of no Pool Safety Certificate prior to entering a contract of sale.
- Send a completed copy of the form to QBCC, poolsafety@qbcc.qld.gov.au before settlement date
- Notice of No Pool Safety Certificate form can be found here: https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/Form36-NoticeOfNoPoolSafetyCertificate.pdf
Leasing a property with a non-shared pool
- If leasing your home, a pool safety certificate MUST be obtained before entering into the accommodation agreement.
Selling or leasing a property with a shared pool
- You can sell your property without a Pool Safety Certificate, but for a sale you must give the prospective buyer a notice of No Pool Safety Certificate form before entering into the contract for sale.
- You must also give a Form 36 to the body corporate and QBCC before settlement (or the new lease).
- The pool owner (body corporate) must obtain a certificate within 90 days after settlement of the sale (or lease).
- Notice of No Pool Safety Certificate form can be found here: https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/Form36-NoticeOfNoPoolSafetyCertificate.pdf
How You Can Prepare For You Pool Safety Inspection
- Is your pool registered with QBCC?
- You can register your pool HERE or we can do it for you
- Take advantage of our pre-inspection safety checklist, you can download one HERE
- The pre-inspection safety checklist could save you $$ on re-inspection fees
For further details on current Queensland pool safety laws and information visit: https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/home-building-owners/pool-safety/pool-safety-compliance
