All pool owners can improve their chances of Compliance by learning more about the minimum requirements. If your pool enclosure hasn’t been inspected in the past four years or compliance was last issued under a superseded Standard, the likelihood of maintaining compliance is reduced.
The introduction of the Swimming Pools Regulations 2018 has impacted many owners of older pools. Perhaps you know your Boundary Fence is not 1800mm high but you are unsure how best to resolve. Perhaps your intersections have not been correctly configured, resulting in the creation of climbable points or you have doors opening directly onto your pool. You may be aware that you need to install isolation fencing but are not sure what to do next.
Issues like this can be best resolved after receiving personalised advice from your Pool Certifier – Sydney Inspector by booking our Premium Service.
There are many other common reasons pools fail inspection. For example, are you carrying out regular maintenance checks of your fencing and ticking off against the current Standard minimum requirements?
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- Many pool owners haven’t made plans for regular maintenance checks for their fencing and gate.
- Owners of rental properties may not have received reports of defects such as a faulty gate latch.
- Has your pet dug holes under your pool fencing.
- Has your vegetation encroached into the Non Climbable Zones.
- Are your overlooking windows correctly limited.
- Is your pool filter box creating problems.
- Do you have a garden Shed that is not built to the correct minimum height.
- If your CPR sign is missing or no longer compliant, these are available from your inspector.
- Do you have a Spa Pool and don’t know where the keys are, or the lid can’t be properly locked.
- It’s easy to let these things pile up however, for those who are selling your buyer’s lender may require a Compliance Certificate.
- You may be surprised to learn there is no “free pass” for owners of a dilapidated pool enclosure or where the property is being sold to developers.
The best time to maximise your chance of Compliance is before the Inspector attends however, there may be other issues that are trickier to identify yourself. If you are selling or leasing your property, or have received a letter from Council, you will need to ensure your pool meets today’s legal requirements. Don’t leave it to the last minute – avoid delays or issues during the sale or lease process.