New Queensland Pool Safety Laws start 1st December 2010 - Today

The Queensland Government has introduced new pool safety laws aimed at reducing the numbers of children drowning in Queensland swimming pools. These laws affect new and existing pools.

Stage 2 of the new laws commence on 1 December 2010.

There is a vast range of information and resources available on the Queensland Governments Department of Infrastructure and Planning Website.

From 1 December 2010, pool safety certificates are required when selling or leasing a property with a pool. Pool safety certificates must be obtained from a licensed pool safety inspector. Information for pool owners, pool safety inspectors and pool safety inspector course providers is available on the Department of Infrastructure and Planning website: http://www.dip.qld.gov.au/poolsafety.

Find a Licenced Inspector here:
https://www.smarteda.qld.gov.au/pools/inspectors/inspectorSearch.action%3bjsessionid=3D199030FF5A5A8BCE9907E0F40C5FD3

Pool Safety Fact Sheets: If you are Selling or Leasing a property these facts sheets contain some very valuable information:
http://www.dip.qld.gov.au/fact-sheets/pool-safety.html

New Pool safety Flyer
http://www.dip.qld.gov.au/resources/poolfencing/pool-safety-brochure.pdf

New Pool Safety Guidleines
http://www.dip.qld.gov.au/guidelines/pool-fencing-guidelines.html

New Pool Safety Forms
http://www.dip.qld.gov.au/forms-templates/pool-safety-forms.html

All properties with regulated pools need to be included in the state-based pool safety register by May 2011. Initially Local Governments are including details of pools on the register. Pool owners will need to check the register to ensure their pool is registered.

Free public information sessions have been held across the state and there are two more of these sessions left. These information sessions are an opportunity for you to hear more about the new pool safety laws and what they mean for industry, business and pool owners.

Tuesday, 7 December 2010 2.30 pm - 6 pm Brisbane North Arana Leagues Club, 274 Dawson Parade, Keperra.

Monday, 13 December 2010 2.30 pm - 6 pm Ipswich Ipswich Golf Club, 1A Samford Road, Leichhardt.

For more imformation about these sessions contact:

Building Codes Queensland
Telephone: +61 7 3239 6369
Fax: +61 7 3237 1248
Email: buildingcodes@dip.qld.gov.au
Location: Level 5, 63 George Street, Brisbane, Queensland
Postal address: PO Box 15009 City East, Queensland 4002


If you have any questions contact Morpheus Property on 1300 911 576 or send us an email - enquiries@morpheusproperty.com.au. We can direct you to a licenced expert in your area.

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