Understanding Pool Safety Inspections: What Sunshine Coast Residents Need to Know
Owning a pool is a quintessential part of the Australian lifestyle, especially in the Sunshine Coast. But with the enjoyment of a backyard pool comes serious responsibility — including ensuring your pool is compliant with Queensland’s strict pool safety laws.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through what’s involved in a pool safety inspection, why it’s essential, and how Sharpeye Building Inspections helps pool owners stay safe and compliant.
Why Pool Safety Matters
According to Royal Life Saving Australia, drowning remains a leading cause of accidental death for children under five. Many of these tragedies occur in backyard pools. That’s why Queensland has implemented some of the strictest pool safety regulations in the country.
These regulations are designed to:
– Prevent unsupervised access to pools
– Ensure pool fences are secure and compliant
– Reduce the risk of injury or death
What Is a Pool Safety Inspection?
A pool safety inspection involves a licensed inspector assessing your pool barrier against the Queensland Pool Safety Standard. This includes:
– Height and gaps in fences
– Gate self-closing and self-latching mechanisms
– Non-climbable zones
– Gate hinges and latch heights
– Pool signage
If your pool complies, you’ll receive a Pool Safety Certificate — essential for selling or leasing a property.
Who Needs a Pool Safety Certificate?
A Pool Safety Certificate is mandatory when:
– Selling a property with a pool
– Leasing a property with a pool
– Operating a short-term rental (Airbnb, holiday home)
Certificates are valid for 1 year (for leases) or 2 years (for sales).
Common Reasons Pools Fail Inspection
Our inspectors frequently encounter the following non-compliant issues:
– Gates that don’t self-close properly
– Gaps larger than 100mm under fences
– Climbable objects near pool barriers (trees, chairs, etc.)
– Latch mechanisms that can be accessed by children
Most issues are easy to fix once identified by a professional.
What to Expect from Sharpeye’s Inspection
At Sharpeye, we ensure a smooth, transparent process:
– Flexible appointment times across the Sunshine Coast
– Thorough on-site assessment
– Clear explanation of any issues
– Guidance on how to rectify non-compliance
– Fast turnaround of your Pool Safety Certificate
We’re licensed under the QBCC and work to Australian Pool Safety Standards.
Tips to Prepare for Your Pool Inspection
Before your scheduled inspection, do a quick self-check:
– Trim trees or plants near the barrier
– Remove climbable furniture within 900mm of fences
– Test that gates close and latch automatically
These steps can help avoid unnecessary delays or re-inspection fees.
Why Choose Sharpeye?
With over 30 years in the industry, Sharpeye brings unmatched experience and local knowledge. We offer:
– Fully licensed inspectors
– Clear and concise reports
– Affordable pricing
– Price-beat guarantee
Whether you’re a homeowner, property manager or real estate agent, we make pool compliance simple.
Book Your Inspection Today
Sharpeye Building Inspections helps Sunshine Coast residents stay pool-safe and legally compliant. Don’t leave safety to chance.
Get in touch today to book your pool safety inspection.
