Pool Fence Regulations

Since December 2010, the Queensland Government implemented new pool safety legislation that requires any house being sold or leased having a pool safety certificate. These certificates prove that the fencing and gates comply with the pool safety regulations, and are safe for children. Safety certificates are only be issued by a licensed pool inspector and are in effect for two years for private non shared pools or 1 year for a shared pool.
You are not required to obtain a pool safety certificate by November 2015 unless you are selling or leasing a property with a pool. Regardless of whether a pool safety certificate is required or not, all pool owners must ensure their pool complies with the current pool safety standard by November 2015.
QBCC and local council authorities will undertake random compliance audits of swimming pools to ensure pool owners are complying with safety standards after November 2015. On-the-spot fines of up to $796.95 and further penalties up to $18,785.25 can be imposed on pool owners if their pool fence does not comply with the law.