This checklist should only be used as a guide, this is only a sample of common faults and in no way replaces a professional inspection. Pool owners should consider getting a professional assessment of their pool’s compliance.
| Pool Barrier | |
| The pool fence is at least 1200mm high | ☐ |
| If the pool fence is a boundary fence and there are climbable objects on the neighbours’ side then the pool fence must be 1800mm high | ☐ |
| There are no vertical or horizontal gaps greater than 100mm | ☐ |
| Any horizontal bars or rails are at least 900mm apart | ☐ |
| The pool fence is well maintained, there are no rotten posts or rails, all panels and palings are secured | ☐ |
| The pool fence is at least 900mm away from any object that can be used to climb over the fence – BBQs, trees, rocks, retaining walls, furniture | ☐ |
| If the pool fence has gaps greater than 10mm then there are no objects that can be used for climbing within 300mm on the inside of the fence. | ☐ |
| Windows into the pool area are secured or cannot be opened more than 100mm | ☐ |
| There are no doors that open directly into the pool area | ☐ |
| Gate(s) | |
| The gate swings away from the pool area | ☐ |
| The gate swings back to closed position from all positions without manual force | ☐ |
| The gate latches without bouncing from all open positions | ☐ |
| The hinges are either 900mm apart or are protected by a safety cap | ☐ |
| Either the gate latch is 1500mm above stable ground and 1400mm above the highest lower rail; or The latch is on the inside of the gate 150mm down from the top, and protected by a 450mm shield (i.e. no gaps greater than 10mm within 450mm of the latch operating mechanism) | ☐ |
| Other | |
| A CPR sign is prominently displayed in the pool area | ☐ |
| The pool is registered on the Pool Safety register | ☐ |