Checklist

Pool Barrier or Fencing

1. Is your pool fence a constant height 1.2 metres or higher around the pool?
2. Is the gap on either side of the vertical bars when squeezing them less than 100mm?
3. Are all pool fence panels present and firmly secure to the post?
4. Are the pool fence posts firmly secure to the ground?
5. Is the timber boundary pool fence structurally sound?
6. Are all the timber boundary pool fence palings present and secure to the fence?
7. Are there any gaps under your pool fence that are more than 100mm?
8. Is any part of your pool fence damaged?
9. Are all parts of the living and dwelling areas protected by a child resistant barrier measuring at least 1200mm from all sides?

Around and In the Pool Fence Area

1. Are there any climbable objects* such as 1200mm outside the pool fence?
2. Are there any climbable objects* within 300mm clear zone inside the pool fence area?
3. Is there any objects* within 900mm where the pool fence intersects another fence?
4. Is the CPR sign current and in clear view from inside the pool area?
5. Are the windows which open directly into the pool area open only a maximum of 100mm or have a security type screen over it?
6. Are there any potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm from the top or bottom of the pool fence?

Pool Gates

1. Are the pool gate hinges a minimum distance of 900mm apart and not within the 900mm climbable zone from where the fences intersect?
2. Does the pool gates open out and away from the pool area?
3. Is the pool gate locking mechanism at least 1500mm from the ground?
4. Does your pool gates self close and self lock from any open position?

*Common climbable objects are stored items, potted plants, tree branches, tree stumps, shrubs, deck chairs, BBQs, water taps and pool equipment.

Other

1. Current Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) sign prominently displayed in the pool area;
2. Pool is on the pool safety register;
3. Existing pool safety certificate (where applicable);
4. Pool safety certificate is valid
5. Building approval for the swimming pool/portable pool/spa.