Building & Property
Swimming Pool Safety Inspection
Inspection of pool barriers, gates, and safety features in accordance with state pool safety legislation and AS 1926.1.
31 checklist items
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Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| PROPERTY DETAILS | ||
| Property Address | ___________________________ | |
| Inspector Name | ___________________________ | |
| Inspector Licence / Registration Number | ___________________________ | |
| Inspection Date | ___________________________ | |
| Pool Registration Number (where applicable) | ___________________________ | |
| Pool Type (In-ground / Above-ground / Spa / Portable) | ___________________________ | |
| POOL BARRIER — FENCE | ||
| Barrier height is at least 1200mm from finished ground level | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Barrier is continuous with no gaps, holes, or climbable sections | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| No climbable objects within 900mm outside the barrier | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Vertical members: gaps no greater than 100mm | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Horizontal rails on outside face only (or non-climbable) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Fence is in good condition (no broken or missing sections) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| POOL GATE(S) | ||
| Gate self-closes from any open position | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Gate self-latches without manual assistance | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Latch is on pool side and at least 1500mm from ground | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Gate opens away from pool | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| No gap between gate and post exceeds 10mm | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| BUILDING AS BARRIER (if applicable) | ||
| All doors opening to pool area are self-closing and self-latching | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| No windows within 1.8m of pool without compliant barrier | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| POOL SURROUNDS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT | ||
| Resuscitation sign (CPR chart) displayed poolside | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Reaching pole or life ring available and accessible | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Pool area is slip-resistant | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Depth markers visible (where required) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Pool lights operational (if installed) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| WATER QUALITY | ||
| pH level (target 7.2-7.6) | ___________________________ | |
| Free chlorine level (target 1-3 ppm) | ___________________________ | |
| Water is clear and free from algae | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| INSPECTION OUTCOME | ||
| Defects identified | ___________________________ | |
| Pool barrier compliant with legislation? | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Inspector Signature | ___________________________ | |
| Property Owner Signature | ___________________________ | |