Do you have a POOL?

As a pool owner you must:

• Register your pool with the QBCC or face a fine
• Have a pool fence that meets the pool barriers safety standard
• Maintain your pool fence to meet the safety standard ongoing
• You need a pool safety certificate from Council 
• Keep pool gates closed
• Keep the pool area clear of objects that children could use to enter the pool unattended.
• These rules apply even to small inflatable pools if they can hold 300mm (30cm) or more of water.

If you rent a property with a pool, as a tenant you must:

• Keep pool gates closed
• Never prop open a gate
• Keep the pool area clear of objects that children could use to enter the pool unattended
• Let your landlord know if the fence is broken or does not comply with pool safety laws, e.g. if the gates don't self-close every time.

For more information go to the QBCC (Swimming Pool) site or you can call Council on 46568355 or email mail@murweh.qld.gov.au

An unsafe or non-compliant pool is able to be reported to the Local Council at any time.