This check list is just a guide and does not cover all aspects of the inspection

 

• Do all the gates open away from the pool?

• Is the top of the gate latch 1500mm from the ground?

• Is the top of the gate latch 1400mm from the highest of the bottom horizontal rails?

• When the gate is closed, is it securely locked or does it pull away easily?

• If a child of approx. 25kg bounced on the bottom rail of the gate would it pop free?

• Does the gate self-close from any position in its full arc of operation?

• Are the hinges 900mm apart? Or capped if less than 900mm apart?

• Is there a clear 300mm on the inside of the fence?

• Is the gap under the fence less than 100mm?

• Are there any sharp objects or entrapments on the gate or fence?

• Are all components on the gate and fence tight and secure? ( Including hinges, all screws, latches and rails )

• Are there any gaps in the fence greater than 100mm?

• Can you create a gap in the fence greater than 105mm when you squeeze 2 rails together with 15kg of force?

• Are there any windows or louvres that provide access to the pool enclosure with gaps greater than 100mm?

• Is the fence a minimum height of 1200mm?

• Is there a non-climbable area vertically on the fence of at least 900mm the entire perimeter?

• Are there any climbable tree branches, stumps, objects, toeholds within 900mm of the outside of the fence?

• Are there any pot plants or climbable objects against the fence on either side?

• Are there any horizontal footholds on the fence greater than 10mm, this includes wire, bolts, screws or taps?

• If your pool fence intersects your boundary fence, is there a 900mm clear area on the outside?

• Are the rails on the boundary fence more than 900mm from the top of the pool fence?

• Is your balcony above the pool area more than 1800mm from the ground?

• Is the balcony more than 900mm away from the top of the pool fence?

• If No - Does your balcony comply with the fencing standards above?

• Do you have a current CPR sign displayed inside the pool enclosure, unobstructed, visible from all areas and undamaged?