The pool fence must be at least 1200mm high all the way around measured from the outside of the pool
If a boundary fence forms part of the pool fence, it must be at least 1200mm high
The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground is no more than 100mm
The gap between all vertical or near vertical rails on the fence is less than 100mm
There are no potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm of the top of the pool fence in any direction
There must be a 300mm clearance from the barrier inside the pool area
If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes must be 13mm or less
Your pool fence must be well maintained and in a good state of repair (eg no holes, broken rails or palings)
The gate must be self closing and latch by itself from any position
The gate latch must be working well so that the gate is secure and, once closed, can’t be pulled open
The gate must open outwards, away from the pool
The gap between vertical barriers of a gate must be no more than 100mm
The gate latch must be 1500mm above ground level, or
if located inside the gate, 1200mm above ground level and at least 150mm below the top of the gate
Are you aware that it is dangerous and against the law to prop the gate open
If a wall forms part of the barrier, there are no openings greater than 100mm
All windows can only open to a maximum of 100mm or
the windows must be totally covered by bars or a metal screen
The height from the sill of the lowest opening panel of a window (to the pool area) has to be
1800mm from the floor
There must be an appropriate warning sign, including details of resuscitation (CPR)
techniques, in the immediate vicinity of the pool area and which can be easily read from a
distance of 3 metres
Your pool fence must be clear of any objects such as BBQs, trees, rocks, shrubs and
deckchairs that could help a small child climb over the fence
POOLS BUILT OR INSTALLED BETWEEN 1/09/2008
& 30/04/2013
The pool fence must be at least 1200mm high all the way around measured from the
outside of the pool
If a boundary fence forms part of the pool fence, it must be at least 1800mm high
The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground is no more than 100mm
The gap between all vertical or near vertical rails on the fence is less than 100mm
There are no potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm of the top of the pool fence in
any direction
There must be a 300mm clearance from the barrier inside the pool area
If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes must be 13mm or less
Your pool fence must be well maintained and in a good state of repair (eg no holes, broken
rails or palings)
The gate must be self closing and latch by itself from any position
The gate latch must be working well so that the gate is secure and, once closed, can’t be
pulled open
The gate must open outwards, away from the pool
The gap between vertical barriers of a gate must be no more than 100mm
The gate latch must be 1500mm above ground level, or if located inside the gate, 1200mm above ground level and at least 150mm below the top of the gate
Are you aware that it is dangerous and against the law to prop the gate open
If a wall forms part of the barrier, there are no openings greater than 100mm
All windows can only open to a maximum of 100mm or the windows must be totally covered by bars or a metal screen
The height from the sill of the lowest opening panel of a window (to the pool area) has to be
1800mm from the floor
There must be an appropriate warning sign, including details of resuscitation (CPR) techniques, in the immediate vicinity of the pool area and which can be easily read from a distance of 3 metres
Your pool fence must be clear of any objects such as BBQs, trees, rocks, shrubs and deckchairs that could help a small child climb over the fence
POOLS BUILT OR INSTALLED AFTER 1/05/2013
The pool fence must be at least 1200mm high all the way around measured from the outside of the pool
If a boundary fence forms part of the pool fence, it must be at least 1800mm high
The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground is no more than 100mm
The gap between all vertical or near vertical rails on the fence is less than 100mm
There are no potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm of the top of the pool fence in any direction
There must be a 300mm clearance from the barrier inside the pool area
If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes must be 13mm or less
Your pool fence must be well maintained and in a good state of repair (eg no holes, broken rails or palings)
The gate must be self closing and latch by itself from any position
The gate latch must be working well so that the gate is secure and, once closed, can’t be pulled open
The gate must open outwards, away from the pool
The gap between vertical barriers of a gate must be no more than 100mm
The gate latch must be 1500mm above ground level, or if located inside the gate, 1200mm above ground level and at least 150mm below the top of the gate
Are you aware that it is dangerous and against the law to prop the gate open
If a wall forms part of the barrier, there are no openings greater than 100mm
All windows can only open to a maximum of 100mm or the windows must be totally covered by bars or a metal screen
The height from the sill of the lowest opening panel of a window (to the pool area) has to be 1800mm from the floor
There must be an appropriate warning sign, including details of resuscitation (CPR) techniques, in the immediate vicinity of the pool area and which can be easily read from a distance of 3 metres
Your pool fence must be clear of any objects such as BBQs, trees, rocks, shrubs and deckchairs that could help a small child climb over the fence
PORTABLE/INFLATABLE POOLS
The pool fence must be at least 1200mm high all the way around measured from the outside of the pool
If a boundary fence forms part of the pool fence, it must be at least 1800mm high
The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground is no more than 100mm
The gap between all vertical or near vertical rails on the fence is less than 100mm
There are no potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm of the top of the pool fence in any direction
There must be a 300mm clearance from the barrier inside the pool area
If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes must be 13mm or less
Your pool fence must be well maintained and in a good state of repair (eg no holes, broken rails or palings)
The gate must be self closing and latch by itself from any position
The gate latch must be working well so that the gate is secure and, once closed, can’t be pulled open
The gate must open outwards, away from the pool
The gap between vertical barriers of a gate must be no more than 100mm
The gate latch must be 1500mm above ground level, or if located inside the gate, 1200mm above ground level and at least 150mm below the top of the gate
Are you aware that it is dangerous and against the law to prop the gate open
If a wall forms part of the barrier, there are no openings greater than 100mm
All windows can only open to a maximum of 100mm or the windows must be totally covered by bars or a metal screen
The height from the sill of the lowest opening panel of a window (to the pool area) has to be 1800mm from the floor
There must be an appropriate warning sign, including details of resuscitation (CPR) techniques, in the immediate vicinity of the pool area and which can be easily read from a distance of 3 metres
Your pool fence must be clear of any objects such as BBQs, trees, rocks, shrubs and deckchairs that could help a small child climb over the fence
SWIMMING POOLS ON A SMALL PROPERTY
230 SQUARE METRES OR LESS
Swimming Pools built/installed with door and window as barrier before 1 July 2010
There is a latch on the door at least 1500mm above floor level on every door entering the
pool area
There are no pet doors or openings to the pool area greater than 100mm
The windows can only open to a maximum of 100mm OR
The windows are totally covered by bars or a metal screen OR
The height from the sill of the lowest opening panel of a window (to the pool area)
is at least 1800mm from the floor
SWIMMING POOLS ON A SMALL PROPERTY
230 SQUARE METRES OR LESS
Swimming Pools built/installed with a Pool fence after 1 July 2010
The swimming pool has a child-resistant barrier separating the pool from the house
The outside of the pool fence is at least 1200mm high all the way around
If a boundary fence forms part of the pool fence;
• For pools built before 1 September 2008 - it must be at least 1200mm high
• For pool built after 1 September 2008 – it must be at least 1800mm high
The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground is no more than 100mm
All vertical or near-vertical rails on the fence are less than 100mm apart
There are no potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm of the top of the pool fence in
any direction
If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes are 13mm or less
The pool fence is well-maintained and in a good state of repair (eg, it has no holes, broken
rails or palings)
The gate swings freely, and closes and latches by itself from any position
The gate latch is working well so that the gate is secure and, once closed, can’t be pulled open
The gate opens outwards, away from the pool area
The gate latch must be 1500mm above ground level,
or
if located inside the gate, 1200mm above ground level and at least 150mm below the top of the gate
Are you aware that it is dangerous and against the law to prop the gate open.
There must be an appropriate warning sign, including details of resuscitation (CPR) techniques, in the immediate vicinity of the pool area and which can be easily read from a distance of 3 metres
Your pool fence must be clear of any objects such as BBQs, trees, rocks, shrubs and deckchairs that could help a small child climb over the fence
SWIMMING POOLS ON A PROPERTY
2 HECTARES OR LARGER
Swimming Pools built/installed with door and window as barrier before 1 July 2010
There is a latch on the door at least 1500mm above floor level on every door entering the
pool area
There are no pet doors or openings to the pool area greater than 100mm
The windows can only open to a maximum of 100mm OR
The windows are totally covered by bars or a metal screen OR
The height from the sill of the lowest opening panel of a window (to the pool area)
is at least 1800mm from the floor
SWIMMING POOLS ON A PROPERTY
2 HECTARES OR LARGER
Swimming Pools built/installed with a Pool fence after 1 July 2010
The swimming pool has a child-resistant barrier separating the pool from the house
The outside of the pool fence is at least 1200mm high all the way around
If a boundary fence forms part of the pool fence;
• For pools built before 1 September 2008 - it must be at least 1200mm high
• For pool built after 1 September 2008 – it must be at least 1800mm high
The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground is no more than 100mm
All vertical or near-vertical rails on the fence are less than 100mm apart
There are no potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm of the top of the pool fence in
any direction
If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes are 13mm or less
The pool fence is well-maintained and in a good state of repair (eg, it has no holes, broken
rails or palings)
The gate swings freely, and closes and latches by itself from any position
The gate latch is working well so that the gate is secure and, once closed, can’t be pulled open
The gate opens outwards, away from the pool area
The gate latch must be 1500mm above ground level,
or
if located inside the gate, 1200mm above ground level and at least 150mm below
the top of the gate
Are you aware that it is dangerous and against the law to prop the gate open.
There must be an appropriate warning sign, including details of resuscitation (CPR) techniques, in the immediate vicinity of the pool area and which can be easily read from a distance of 3 metres
Your pool fence must be clear of any objects such as BBQs, trees, rocks, shrubs and deckchairs that could help a small child climb over the fence
WATERFRONT PROPERTIES
Swimming Pools built/installed with door and window as barrier before 1 July 2010.
There is a latch on the door at least 1500mm above floor level on every door entering the
pool area
There are no pet doors or openings to the pool area greater than 100mm
The windows can only open to a maximum of 100mm OR
The windows are totally covered by bars or a metal screen OR
The height from the sill of the lowest opening panel of a window (to the pool area)
is at least 1800mm from the floor
WATERFRONT PROPERTIES
Swimming Pools built/installed with a Pool fence after 1 July 2010
The swimming pool has a child-resistant barrier separating the pool from the house
The outside of the pool fence is at least 1200mm high all the way around
If a boundary fence forms part of the pool fence;
• For pools built before 1 September 2008 - it must be at least 1200mm high
• For pool built after 1 September 2008 – it must be at least 1800mm high
The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground is no more than 100mm
All vertical or near-vertical rails on the fence are less than 100mm apart
There are no potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm of the top of the pool fence in
any direction
If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes are 13mm or less
The pool fence is well-maintained and in a good state of repair (eg, it has no holes, broken
rails or palings)
The gate swings freely, and closes and latches by itself from any position
The gate latch is working well so that the gate is secure and, once closed, can’t be pulled open
The gate opens outwards, away from the pool area
The gate latch must be 1500mm above ground level,
or
if located inside the gate, 1200mm above ground level and at least 150mm below the top of the gate
Are you aware that it is dangerous and against the law to prop the gate open.
There must be an appropriate warning sign, including details of resuscitation (CPR) techniques, in the immediate vicinity of the pool area and which can be easily read from a distance of 3 metres
Your pool fence must be clear of any objects such as BBQs, trees, rocks, shrubs and deckchairs that could help a small child climb over the fence
INDOOR POOLS
The windows can only open to a maximum of 100mm OR
The windows are totally covered by bars or a metal screen OR
The height from the sill of the lowest opening panel of a window (to the pool area) is at least 1800mm from the floor
There is a latch on the door at least 1500mm above floor level
Doors open away from the pool area and are self-latching
There are no pet doors or openings greater than 100mm
There are no wall openings greater than 100mm
There is an appropriate warning sign, including details of resuscitation (CPR) techniques, in
the immediate vicinity of the pool area which can be easily read from a distance of 3 metres
SPAS
The spa has a lockable lid
The spa is covered by a child-resistant lockable lid
There is an appropriate warning sign, including details of resuscitation (CPR) techniques, in the immediate vicinity of the pool area which can be easily read from a distance of 3 metres
SPAS
The spa is enclosed by a pool fence and gate
The pool fence must be at least 1200mm high all the way around measured from the outside of the pool
If a boundary fence forms part of the pool fence;
• For pools built before 1 September 2008 - it must be at least 1200mm high
• For pool built after 1 September 2008 – it must be at least 1800mm high
The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground is no more than 100mm
All vertical or near-vertical rails on the fence are less than 100mm apart
There are no potential hand holds or foot holds within 900mm of the top of the pool fence in
any direction
If perforated or mesh fencing is used, the holes are 13mm or less
The pool fence is well-maintained and in a good state of repair (eg, it has no holes, broken
rails or palings)
The gate swings freely, and closes and latches by itself from any position
The gate latch is working well so that the gate is secure and, once closed, can’t be pulled open
The gate opens outwards, away from the pool area
The gate latch must be 1500mm above ground level,
or
if located inside the gate, 1200mm above ground level and at least 150mm below
the top of the gate
Are you aware that it is dangerous and against the law to prop the gate open.
There must be an appropriate warning sign, including details of resuscitation (CPR) techniques, in the immediate vicinity of the pool area and which can be easily read from a distance of 3 metres
Your pool fence must be clear of any objects such as BBQs, trees, rocks, shrubs and deckchairs that could help a small child climb over the fence
