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QUEENSLAND POOL SAFETY
Pool Safety for Body Corporates
Managing a shared swimming pool?
We help keep your barrier compliant, track annual certificate expiry dates and make inspections easier for body corporate committees and managers.
OUR APPROACH
Thorough inspections. Less stress for your body corporate.A shared pool inspection should never be a tick-and-flick exercise. We assess the entire barrier against Queensland's legislated requirements, helping protect the pool owner and giving the committee greater peace of mind.
- ✓ Thorough barrier inspections and clear reporting.
- ✓ Practical, cost-effective solutions to compliance problems.
- ✓ Annual certificate expiry tracking and reminders.
- ✓ Assistance with arranging inspections and permitted repairs.
START HERE
Is your shared pool certificate current?
A shared pool safety certificate is valid for 1 year. Check its status and expiry date on the QBCC Pool Register.
- Check the certificate expiry date.
- Display the current certificate near the main entrance to the premises or at a gate or door providing pool access.
- Keep a copy available for unit owners and property agents.
Units are bought, sold and leased all year
Don't let an expired certificate create unnecessary problems for unit owners.
🏠 When a unit is sold
A current certificate can be supplied with the sale documents.
Without one, the separate Form 36 process may be required, creating extra paperwork and a certificate deadline for the body corporate.
🔑 When a unit is leased
Pool safety certificate requirements apply to accommodation agreements, including short stays.
Keeping a current certificate available makes life easier for owners, agents and tenants.
WE HELP MANAGE YOUR ANNUAL RENEWAL
We remember the expiry date, so you don't have to.
- ✓ We record your certificate's expiry date.
- ✓ We contact you approximately one month before it's due.
- ✓ We help arrange inspections early, allowing time for repairs if needed.
Don't assume your pool will pass simply because it passed last year. Gates wear, vegetation grows and new climbing hazards can develop. Repairs and a follow-up inspection may take several weeks.
Our aim: fewer surprises, less stress and a smooth annual renewal.
ARRANGE YOUR SHARED POOL INSPECTION →Four things to check between inspections
✓ Gates
Do they self-close and latch correctly? Never leave them propped open.
✓ Furniture and equipment
Keep chairs, pots, bins and other climbable objects clear of the pool barrier.
✓ Vegetation
Check branches, growing shrubs and landscaping near the fence.
✓ CPR signage
Keep the required sign clearly visible, legible and in good condition.
PRACTICAL BODY CORPORATE TIP
Consider signs near BBQ and outdoor seating areas
Residents and guests often move tables and chairs. A simple permanent sign can remind everyone to:
- ✓ Keep furniture, pots and other climbable objects at least 900mm from the outside of the pool barrier, where that clearance applies.
- ✓ Never prop pool gates open.
A practical precaution, not an additional mandatory signage requirement.
A certificate doesn't replace ongoing maintenance.
The pool barrier must remain compliant. Report damaged fencing, faulty gates or new climbing hazards promptly.
Need help with a pool barrier issue?
🛠 Inspection identified problems?
We'll explain the issues, suggest practical solutions and assist with permitted minor repairs where appropriate.
📐 Planning changes to the pool area?
New fencing, landscaping or access arrangements? We can advise on compliant design options before work begins.
Quick answers
Who is responsible for the shared pool certificate?
The pool owner, usually the body corporate, is responsible for obtaining the shared pool certificate.
Where should the certificate be displayed?
Near the main entrance to the premises or at a gate or door providing access to the pool, as required by Queensland's pool safety laws.
What if a unit is sold without a current certificate?
The Form 36 process may apply. Generally, the pool owner (usually the body corporate) must then obtain a certificate within 90 days after settlement.
Can you inspect without the committee attending?
Yes. We just need authorised access to the pool area and relevant facilities.
What if the pool barrier doesn't pass?
We'll provide the required documentation, explain the issues and help identify practical repair options.
EASYPOOLCERT RESOURCE CENTRE
See real pool safety problems and how to fix them
Real inspection photos. Common compliance problems. Practical repair solutions.
A useful reference for committees, building managers and maintenance teams.
EXPLORE OUR POOL SAFETY GUIDES →Official Queensland information
↗ QBCC — Pool certificates and display requirements
↗ QBCC — Buying, selling and leasing with shared pools
↗ Queensland Government — Pool owner and property agent guidelines
General pool safety information only. For individual property transactions or legal obligations, seek appropriate professional advice.
General Queensland guidance only. Requirements depend on the property, its use and the applicable pool safety standard. An inspection documents the barrier's condition at the time of assessment; ongoing maintenance remains important.
