Pre-inspection checklist

• Does the Gate open away from the pool?
• Is the gate latch 1500mm from the ground?
• When closed, is the gate secure and unable to be pulled free?
• Does the gate self-close and lock from any position? (note: long grass impeding any closing will need to be cut prior to inspection) 
• Is the gap between the gate and the fence less than 10mm?
• Does the gate close from resting on the strike plate?
• Are the hinges 900mm apart? And non climbable? 
• Is the gap between the gate and the ground below less than 100mm?

• Are all pool fence panels present with all fence fixings tight and secure?
• Is the gap between the fence and the ground less that 100mm?
• Are all gaps in the fence smaller that 100mm?
• Are there no direct door or window access to the pool? Or are the windows which open directly into the pool area open only a maximum of 100mm or have a security type screen over it?
• Is the fence height 1200mm or higher?
• Is the fence free of sharp hazards and edges ? 
• Is the distance between the climbable horizontal rails greater than 900mm? 
• Is the CPR sign current and in clear view from inside the pool area?

• Are climbable items removed from near the fence? 
• Have trees near the fence been trimmed so children cannot use them to climb? 
• Is there a clear 300mm on the inside of the fence and a clear 1200mm on the outside of the fence?
• Is there a 900mm clear zone where the pool fence intersects another fence? 

Please note this checklist is designed to help individuals prepare for a pool safety inspection, however answering ‘yes’ to all does not guarantee certification. Additionally, this checklist is not a substitute for having a licensed pool safety inspector inspect your pool or spa. For a detailed overview of the requirements, head to the www.qbcc.qld.gov.au and click swimming pool safety.