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Swimming pool safety laws aim to minimise the chance that young children can get into the pool area unsupervised.  Definition of a swimming pool Queensland laws define a swimming pool as any structure that: is capable of being filled with water to a …

Find out if your fire protection licence is affected and next steps for upskilling by the due date. Extended time to upskill  On 7 March 2025 amendments to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2018 commenced extending …

A swimming pool can be a great addition to your home. However, you need to follow the state government's safety standard when building and maintaining your pool to keep children safe. On this page: Plan your pool Talk to family and friends who own …

The swimming pool safety standard is designed to minimise the chance that young children can get into the pool area unsupervised.  This section is a guide only. It does not guarantee your pool complies with all relevant laws. We cannot provide …

If you are buying, selling or leasing a property with a pool you must get a pool safety certificate if there is not a current certificate in place. The rules depend on whether the pool is non-shared or shared.  You can sell your property with or …

Local councils play an important role in pool safety. They can: enforce compliance with the pool safety standard enter properties to inspect pools  fine and prosecute owners of non-compliant pools  consider impracticality or disability exemptions …

Pool fences that comply with the state government's pool safety laws help save lives by preventing young children from climbing over or under them or from getting through gaps or gates. What is a pool barrier or fence Pool safety laws refer to pool …

An important part of building pool fences is making non-climbable zones, both on the fence and around the fence. The pool safety standard requires fences to have continuous 900mm non-climbable zones, areas that cannot be climbed by a small child. …

There are rules that must be followed for gates, latches and hinges to ensure pool safety.  Anyone who props a pool gate open, or otherwise interferes with a pool barrier such that it no longer complies with the standard, commits an offence under …

Check children cannot access your pool or spa from any doors and windows in your house. Doors Make sure no doors open directly onto your outdoor pool or spa area. Indoor pools Only indoor pools or spas may be accessed by a child-resistant door set A …