POOL BARRIER COMPLIANCE INSPECTION
Sadly, drowning is one of the main causes of death for children under 5. A faulty pool gate can be a death trap for toddlers who are naturally inquisitive.
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Pool Barrier Inspection / Pool Compliance Certificate
A pool barrier certificate is now required if selling or renting a property in NSW that has a swimming pool. There is a legal requirement for pool fences to comply with building codes and fines or enforcement orders can be issued by local council.
State and local government have set up a ‘Swimming Pool Register’ where all pools must be registered, along with the pool barrier compliance status.
An E1 pool inspector is required to insect the barrier and provide: either a “Certificate of compliance” or a “Certificate of Non-Compliance” in accordance with the legislation that applies to that particular pool. The findings from the inspection are logged on the Pool Register.
The owner is then obliged to make the recommended upgrades where necessary.
The vast majority of pool fences in NSW do not comply with current requirements and upgrading to the code can require significant expense. Common problem areas include landscaping and boundary fencing where modification of landscaping can be costly.
Book you Pool Barrier Compliance Inspection on: 1300 556 156
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The statistics are frightening:
In the last 10 years; 60 children have drowned, 70 children have been permanently disabled and 1,000 children have been admitted to hospital as a result of immersion.
A Pool Barrier Compliance Certificate is now required by law:
A pool barrier certificate is required if selling or renting a property in NSW.
All pools must be registered.
Pool fence legislation is complex:
An E1 certified inspector can inspect your pool barrier and provide a simple list of fixes required to comply. No jargon, just solutions.
Simple things can make a fence unsafe:
Most older style pool fencing and gates do not comply with current legislation. A faulty gate is like a loaded gun where young children are around. Fixing a gate latch is a simple but can save lives.
Book an inspection
Please use this Booking Form to book your Building & Pest Inspection. Our office will contact you shortly to arrange the details.
Book an inspection
Please use this Booking Form to book your Building & Pest Inspection. Our office will contact you shortly to arrange the details.