- Last updated:
- 05 Dec 2021
Supervision, learning to swim and effective pool fencing can save lives. Council's pool safety brochure[390KB] offers more information.
Pools capable of holding more than 300mm of water, must comply with the Queensland pool safety standard. This includes:
- swimming pools
- indoor and outdoor spas
- portable and inflatable swimming pools.
All regulated pools and spas must have a compliant safety fence. This includes spas fitted with a lockable lid or cover.
Indoor spas are exempt from pool safety requirements only if:
- they are situated in a bathroom, and
- not continually filled with water to a depth of more than 300mm.
Does your pool comply?
To ensure your pool or spa is compliant:
- check you have a building approval, and
- ensure your pool is included on the pool safety register, and
- get advice from a pool safety inspector about how to make your pool comply, or
- contract a pool safety inspector to do a formal inspection with a view to getting a certificate.
A pool safety inspector's role is to inspect pools to decide if they meet the safety standard. Search for a swimming pool safety inspector.
Refer to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission website for more information.
If you have concerns relating to swimming pools, please notify council.
Building a pool
You will need building certification before starting construction of your new swimming pool or spa. You can apply for certification from a building certifier.
Temporary fencing must be in place during construction of your pool or spa. Your building certifier can advise you about appropriate barriers.