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QUEENSLAND POOL SAFETY
Pool Safety When Buying
Buying a property with a pool?
Arrange a pre-purchase pool safety inspection and receive a written report identifying compliance issues and practical repair options.
Know what you're buying before settlement.
PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTIONS
Know what you're buying. Avoid expensive surprises.- ✓ Full pool barrier compliance assessment.
- ✓ Written report identifying any issues.
- ✓ Practical, cost-effective repair advice.
- ✓ Suggestions for compliant fencing designs.
- ✓ Greater confidence before settlement.
First, check the certificate
✓ There's a current certificate
Good starting point. But it only confirms compliance at the time of inspection. Things may have changed.
! There's no current certificate
Check the seller's Form 36. For a non-shared pool, you must obtain a certificate within 90 days after settlement.
↗ Check the certificate on the QBCC Pool Register
What do you need help with?
🏠 Inspecting before you buy?
With the owner's permission, we can inspect before settlement and provide a written report on compliance issues.
🛠 Worried about repair costs?
A whole new fence isn't always necessary. We can explain the issues and suggest economical solutions.
📐 Planning to redesign the pool area?
New fencing, landscaping or different access? We can provide onsite advice and suggest compliant design options.
📅 Already settled without a certificate?
Don't delay. You have 90 days after settlement for a non-shared pool. A failed inspection won't extend that deadline.
🏢 Buying a unit with a shared pool?
Ask the body corporate for the pool safety certificate. Shared pool certificates are valid for 1 year.
🔍 The seller says it passed years ago?
That doesn't guarantee today's compliance. Gates wear, trees grow and previous inspections may have missed issues.
What if you don't go ahead with the purchase?
The formal inspection still stands. If the barrier is non-compliant, any required Form 26 notice is issued to the current pool owner and the normal follow-up process continues.
We'll explain this process before the inspection.
Quick answers
Can you inspect before settlement?
Yes, with the owner's permission and access to the pool area.
Will a building and pest inspection cover the pool fence?
Don't assume so. Check the inspector's scope. We provide dedicated pool barrier compliance inspections.
What happens if the barrier fails?
We'll identify the issues, provide the required documentation and discuss practical repair options.
Who pays for repairs before settlement?
That depends on your contract and negotiations. Speak with your conveyancer.
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See real pool safety issues and how to fix them
Real inspection photos. Common compliance problems. Practical repair solutions.
Know what to look for before you buy.
EXPLORE OUR POOL SAFETY GUIDES →Official Queensland information
↗ QBCC: Buying a property with a pool
↗ QBCC: Pool inspections and certificates
General pool safety information only. For contract conditions or legal advice, consult your conveyancer.
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.
