Frequently Asked Questions

When you sell or rent out a property you need to have a safety certificate.

All spas and pools need to be registered on the QBCC website:

Yes, all pools /spas which hold more than 30cm of water need to be fenced.

a.90 days from the date of inspection.

Yes, you need to use the same inspector for at least 90 days, where after you may engage another inspector to sign you off. If you do not you could get fined.

No, you need to fence your entry point. You can use the walls of your above-ground pool if they are a min of 1.2m tall and you have no climbable objects within that 1.2m.

Gates get tested on short (2cm, 5cm, 20cm, 60cm, and full swing)

Yes, you need a current CPR sign always attached in the pool area near the shallow end.

When you need a building permit you need to engage a Building Certifier. When
installing a new pool.