Maintenance of pool fences and safety barriers is essential to reduce the number of drowning and serious immersion injuries of young children in swimming pools. Pool owners must maintain pool barriers, meet all pool fencing regulations and safety standards and fix damaged fencing or barriers immediately.
From 1 December 2015 only one pool safety standard applies throughout all of Queensland.
All pools, spas and portable pools that can be filled got a depth of 300mm of water, require building approval and must be fenced under Queensland law.
The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is responsible for pool safety inspector licensing, compliance and disciplinary functions.
In Hinchinbrook Shire if an owner of a premise intends to erect/construct a pool they will be required to lodge a building application for the structure and safety barrier/fence.
For further information on pool safety and barrier/fencing requirements, visit the QBCC website.