Each year, the Royal Life Saving compiles a national drowning report. This document examines the factors responsible for drowning deaths in Australia by looking at where, who, when, and how people have drowned in the previous year. Pool safety is one of the closely watched factors and legislation has been put in place. As a Queensland pool owner, you are required as a matter of law to have your pool compliant. For peace of mind so your children don't become another statistic get a pool safety inspection done by Elite Pool Inspections
The rise in demand for apartments and gated communities has seen shared resources including pools coming up. The advantage with shared pools is that the cost of operation is distributed among the members of the community hence lower per household contribution to pool maintenance. Also, shared pools offer a sense of security because when a child strays into the pool area or in the case of an unfortunate drowning event, neighbours can respond and offer a helping hand. Elite Pool Inspections has years of experience in pool safety inspections.
On 14th December 2008, the Premier of Queensland, Honourable Anna Bligh MP, commissioned a comprehensive review of Queensland pool safety laws aimed at reducing the rate of drownings and immersion injuries children suffered.
Among the recommendations forwarded by the Swimming Pool Safety Review committee, included pool safety regulations to govern selling and leasing of properties. All sellers that don't have a current pool safety certificate will need a pool safety inspection.
Buying a property is arguably one of the largest investments you will ever make in your lifetime hence the need to exercise caution and much thought. Pool safety regulations when buying properties with a pool are among the most important considerations you will have to make in your purchase decision. This applies whether you are purchasing a property that has a private or shared pool. Pool safety laws were introduced in Queensland following an upsurge of toddler drownings. When buying a house be sure that the house you are buying has a valid safety certificate, if not you will need a Pool inspection.
Body corporates have a duty and a legal responsibility to the unit owners thanks to the Queensland pool safety regulations. Whether a unit owner is selling or leasing a property, the body corporates have a role to play in the process to ensure the pool regulations and the pertaining documents are handled in the manner prescribed by law. Whenever one of the lot owners opts to sell or enter into a rental contractual agreement with an existing or new tenant, the pool safety regulations for body corporates require that the body corporate
Swimming pools serve as recreational facilities for families. Both children and adults find pools exciting and as such places they can spend countless hours just having fun. Most families either supervise their kids during swimming sessions or teach them how to swim so that they can do it independently even when the adults are not around. In Queensland, children have been the victims of most pool drowning incidents and this led the government to put in place pool safety laws.
Drowning Deaths in Australia in 2016/17 for children 0-4 years was regrettable 29 and for 5-14 years there were 8 deaths. The 29 deaths of 0-4 years, 21 of those deaths was related to poor or no adult supervision where the child fell into the water and drowned. While adult supervision is the best protection against drowning, non compliant pools are one of the biggest risks for children under the age of five. This can not be ignored. Unsure if your pool is compliant click the read more button below to go to our checklist page for pools and spas.
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Under the Building Act 1975, pool owners and property agents are required to understand and adhere to their pool safety responsibilities. Due to the fact that pool laws in Queensland for real estate’s change from time to time, some property managers and real estate agents may feel rather confused or lost as to what they are legally required to do. This is where pool safety inspection professionals come in to guide you on the things you need to have installed so as to comply with the laws.
