The summer months are a fantastic time of year. It is a time of lazy afternoon BBQs, warm summer sun, and of course, swimming. For those lucky enough to have swimming pools, there is a great responsibility with such a luxury. Too many lives are lost through swimming areas not being properly fenced especially where young lives are concerned. The new pool laws are set at aiming to reduce these needless injuries and deaths whilst making swimming pools a safer place to be around for everyone. Here’s what the new laws mean for pool owners and properties with pools.
Safety checks and registering.
Current pool safety certificates need to be obtained before a real estate Brisbane can be leased to a new tenant or sold to a new owner. This means if you own a rental property or wish to sell a property, you need to take affirmative action to your pool complying with the new safety laws. If you don’t do this then you are not legally able to sell or rent your property. Where a body corporate is in place for units and townhouses the body corporate manager needs to organize a pool safety inspection.
All properties that receive a pool safety certificate are then added to the pool safety register. This register is essential to the new pool safety laws and is in place to implement the compliance of pool owners. Property owners who believe they should already be on the list can check to ensure this is correct. If they find their property is not listed there is a risk being fined an amount up to $2000.00. It is strongly recommended that all pool owners check compliance and registration as soon as possible and rectify any issues quickly.
Know you’re right.
It is very important to be familiar with the new pool safety laws so you don’t get caught out. It is not just outdoor pools that the new laws relate to and not just swimming pools. Indoor pools as well as outdoor and indoor spas are also required to meet the terms of the new laws. In fact, any swimming or bathing set up that is deeper than 300mm needs to be enclosed with approved safety fences and gates. Appropriate signage needs to be present and fences need to be free of anything that can aid in climbing.
You can access more comprehensive information from your property management Brisbane on the new pool laws. Be sure you can enjoy your swimming pool without the drama and get your pool safety checked today.