Safety Barrier Inspections
Swimming Pool and Spa Safety Barriers
At Total Pool Services, we prioritise your family’s safety by ensuring your swimming pool or spa complies with the latest safety regulations. With the ACT Government’s new pool safety reforms commencing from 1 May 2024, it is vital for homeowners to understand and implement these changes to maintain a secure and compliant environment.
Key Reforms and Requirements
The new reforms aim to improve safety standards for all home swimming pools and spas. Below are the key requirements:
Maintenance:
From 1 May 2024, all pool and spa barriers must be maintained as effective, child-resistant barriers. Gates must self-close and self-latch when not in use.Prescribed Safety Standards:
Pools constructed before 1 May 2013 must meet modern safety standards by 1 May 2028, specifically the 2022 Building Code of Australia (BCA) and associated Australian Standards.
Pools built after 1 May 2013 must already comply with these standards.
Compliance Certificates:
From 1 May 2024 to 30 April 2028, pools built before 1 May 2013 must obtain compliance certificates.
Certificates must be lodged with the Government within 30 days of issuance and will remain valid until 30 April 2032.
Sale and Lease Requirements:
During the transition period, all pools and spas must include compliance details when being sold or leased. After 1 May 2028, prescribed information, including compliance certificates and disclosure statements, must be provided.
Safety Barrier Inspection Service
To help homeowners meet these new requirements, Total Pool Services offers professional safety barrier inspections. Our expert team will:
Inspect and assess your current barriers against the latest safety standards.
Identify potential compliance issues and provide tailored recommendations.
Assist with obtaining compliance certificates where required.
Key Compliance Dates
1 May 2024: Reforms commence, including the requirement to maintain compliant barriers and obtain compliance certificates for older pools.
1 May 2028: All older pools must meet modern safety standards and disclose compliance during property transactions.
For a comprehensive overview of the reforms, visit the ACT Government's page: Home Swimming Pool Safety Reforms.
Book Your Inspection Today
Ensure your pool or spa is safe, compliant, and ready for the new reforms. Contact Total Pool Services to book a safety barrier inspection and take the first step towards a safer swimming experience. Let us handle the complexities of compliance while you enjoy peace of mind.
To Find out more go to: www.planning.act.gov.au/projects-priorities/building-regulatory-system/home-swimming-pool-safety-reforms