Pool Inspection Self-Assessment Checklists

Written by My Pool Safety  and published on https://www.mypoolsafety.com.au/.

To meet the swimming pool fence regulations in NSW and to avoid getting a non-compliance certificate after a pool compliance inspection, you should go through a proper evaluation on your pool safety. If you’re a pool owner, maintaining your pool includes more than just testing the water.Your pool fence or barrier must also be regularly checked.

There are strict laws about fence height, gate latches and other necessary inclusions, and you can learn more about these legal requirements with our easy-to-use interactive pool compliance checklist. It will help you find out whether any areas of your pool barrier need attention by explaining some basic scenarios.

2019 Latest NSW Pool Safety Inspection Checklist

To meet the swimming pool fence regulations in NSW and to avoid getting a non-compliance certificate after a pool compliance inspection, you should go through a proper evaluation on your pool safety.

Here is a self-assessment checklist in 2019 to determine if your pool is compliant with the Australian Standards (NSW Pool Fencing Law ) . If you want to discuss your pool barrier request an inspection.

Pool fence

  • Pool fence should be at least 1200mm high (from the ground level).
  • The gap from the bottom of the fence to the ground is no more than 100mm.
  • If a boundary fence is part of the pool fence, the barrier should be 1800mm high from the pool area.
  • The gap between the vertical bars in the fence should not exceed 100mm.
  • The gap between the horizontal bars should be at least 900mm apart.
  • The holes in the barrier (if mesh fencing is used) should be 13mm or less.
  • The pool fence should be well maintained and in good working condition (no holes, rust or broken parts).

Pool gate and windows

  • Gate should be self-closing from any position.
  • The gate should latch by itself.
  • The latching device should be at least 1500mm above the ground level.
  • The gate should open outwards (away from the pool).
  • Windows should open not more than 100mm and should have a locking device.

Non-Climbable Zone (NCZ)

  • There should be no potential hand holds or foot holds (e.g. shrubs, trees, pot plants, ladders, chairs and other objects) within the 900mm non-climbable zone.
  • Non-Climbable Zone should be measured in an arc shape from the top of the fence to the ground.
  • There should be a 300mm clearance from the barrier inside the pool area.
  • An appropriate warning sign such as the CPR guidelines should be available near the pool area and can be easily read from a distance of 3m.

For indoor pools and spas

Checklist for all indoor pools, including spas that don’t have a lockable child –resistant closure:

  • The latch on the gate should be at least 1500mm above ground level.
  • There should be no pet door or opening that is more than 100mm.
  • There should be no wall openings greater than 100mm.
  • The windows should open to a maximum of 100mm.
  • An appropriate and clear warning sign such as the CPR guidelines should be available near the pool area and can be easily read from a distance of 3m.
  • There should be no climbable objects within 1200mm area outside the fence.

This assessment only serves as a guide as of 2019 for you before having your pool safety inspection which is required by the local NSW government .

If you have completed the checklist above, you can now book or schedule a pool safety inspection who can provide you with a compliance certificate or help you fix any non-compliance issues for your swimming pool.

Original post here https://www.mypoolsafety.com.au/nsw-pool-compliance-inspection-checklist.

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