Pool Safety
Pool safety is our priority at Coastwide Fencing. We know how confusing pool safety regulations can be. For all your Hervey Bay pool fencing safety questions, we have the resources here you need.
What fencing do I need?
What do I need to do for my Hervey Bay pool fencing? We answer you questions here.
What pools need fencing?
Inground pools, above ground pools, spas, inflatables: your questions answered.
What are the laws?
Our list of resources will help you make a plan for your pool safety.
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Hervey Bay pool fencing: What do I need to do?
Pool owners are required by law to fence their swimming pool, and meet the swimming pool safety standard. For Hervey Bay pool fencing, Fraser Coast Regional Council has provided some useful information here. The basics are, however, all pools in Queensland must meet the same standards.
That means you must…
- Register your pool.
- Have a pool fence that meets the safety standard – see more on this below.
- Maintain your pool fence.
- Get a pool safety certificate if you sell or rent your house.
- Keep pool gates closed.
- Display a CRP sign.
- Keep the pool area clear of objects that children could climb on to enter the pool area unattended.
Do I have to fence my spa?
Yes, you do. According to the swimming pool safety laws, a pool is anything capable of being filled with water to a depth of 300mm or more (that’s the length of a ruler!), and is used primarily for swimming, wading, paddling or the like.
This means the rules apply to hot tubs, outdoor spas, and wading pools – including blow-up ones and portable ones.
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What kind of fencing do I need to have for my pool?
Fencing for a pool is intended to prevent children from accessing the pool unattended. Safety is always our highest priority at Coastwide Fencing, and we ensure that your pool fencing meets the code.
Council can inspect and issue on-the-spot fines to pool owners who do not have adequate pool fencing, so it’s important to do properly. If you have moved to a new property with an existing pool, we recommend having your fencing inspected as soon as possible by a licensed Pool Safety Inspector – and contact us for a quote, should your fencing need replacing.
Your pool fencing must meet these rules:
- All pool fences, including those for inflatable and paddling pools capable of holding 300mm of water, must be at least 120cm tall.
- The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground must be no more than 10cm and no gaps wide enough for a toddler to squeeze through.
- The fence must not have footholds for climbing, must be strong enough to stop a child forcing a gap in the bars or mesh, and must be sturdy enough to withstand a heavy knock.
- Gates must also adhere to strict guidelines. They must be self-closing and self-latching, with the latching device at least 150cm from the ground, and must not open towards the pool, but away from it.
Where can I find out more about pool safety laws?
We recommend these sources as good places to get accurate information about pool safety for your Hervey Bay pool fencing. It’s important to note that the pool laws are consistent across Queensland. The Fraser Coast resources will be sufficient for most homeowners and we have provided others for people needing to go into more depth on Hervey Bay pool fencing safety regulations.
Fraser Coast pool safety resources
The fact sheet and information page is a helpful, easy-to-ready guide for homeowners.
QBCC pool safety resources
The QBCC is the regulatory body for the building and construction industry. These pages provide useful information for planning your pool fencing.
