Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is reminding residents that any Swimming Pool/ or SPA that can hold 30 centimetres or more of water, even temporary inflatable pools, must have a compliant swimming pool safety barrier in place at all times.
TRC Environmental Health portfolio leader Cr Tim McMahon said now was the time to inspect and carry out maintenance on an existing swimming pool or SPA to ensure it met the requirements of the Queensland Pool Safety Standards.
“Since December 1, 2015, all existing and new regulated Queensland swimming pools must comply with the pool safety laws.
“Council appreciates the effort residents made last year, the cooperation and willingness to take action is to be commended, but there is no room to be lax when it comes to pool safety.
“If you have recently moved to a property with a pool and are unsure if the fencing complies with the Standards, please engage a QBCC licenced Pool Safety Inspector to ensure you have a barrier that is safe. Don’t wait until a child’s life is endangered on your property, Council regards community safety, particularly that of young children as a top priority and won’t hesitate to take enforcement action when it is compromised” Cr McMahon said.
“All residential swimming pools must have a Building Approval for the Swimming Pool and Pool Safety Barrier and they must be registered with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission.”
Cr McMahon said home owners could check or register their properties on the pool safety register at:
“If you are selling or buying a property with a swimming pool, please check the requirements,” Cr McMahon said.
“Property owners are still required to maintain a compliant barrier at all times, even if this means erecting a temporary pool fence that complies with the requirements while the permanent fence undergoes maintenance.
