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Hi Everybody,

Welcome to our Winter Edition Newsletter.

In this edition we’ll be discussing:



Rental property 6-month relaxation expiry

After the devastating Queensland floods hit early this year, the Queensland Government implemented a 6-month relaxation on the pool safety laws for rental properties only. This was backdated for residential properties leased between 9th Jan 2011 & 8th July 2011. Meaning residential properties could be leased without a pool safety certificate during this period. The 8th July is fast approaching as did the 1st of December last year with the introduction of the new laws.
An inspection can be arranged usually within 24-48 hrs of booking, however finding a competent fencing contractor on short notice can create problems for landlords. Don’t delay in arranging a pool fence inspection; the last thing you want is a vacant property with tenants waiting but no safety certificate.

LOST RENT = UNHAPPY LANDLORDS & MISSED LETTING FEES


Pool safety inspection guidelines all property managers should be aware of

The all hated “Form 26 – nonconformity notice”

If a property you manage has already undertaken a pool inspection and a Form 26 “noncompliance” has been issued, this property must be re-inspected within 90 days, regardless of the 6-month relaxation period. The relaxation period simply allows a property to be leased without a pool safety certificate but does not render the form 26 invalid.


The importance of the nonconformity notice or FORM 26

Pool Safety Inspectors are legally obligated to notify local authorities if a re-inspection has not occurred within 90 days of issuing a noncompliance certificate. Reminders are sent out prior to being forwarded to council.

If the repairs cannot be completed within the 90-day period, the only way to be granted an extension is to request a re-inspection. After the re-inspection, an inspector can issue a new FORM 26 nonconformity notice, providing another 90 days as per the legislation.


How to avoid multiple re-inspections by choosing the right inspector & repairer.

Don’t just hire anybody to conduct your pool safety inspections. To ensure you are getting the right advice and service always ask for the inspectors License #, Name and how many inspections they have conducted. This will give you an idea of their experience level. If they can’t provide a license # it means they are either NOT licensed or they don’t know who they are subcontracting the inspection job to.

Pool inspectors who also conduct repairs may have ulterior motives when inspecting. Exaggerating the extent of the repairs really required to meet compliance is a common problem faced when using an inspector to conduct both inspection and repair. Don’t be pressured to accept the first repair quote.

The fencing contractor you choose is paramount to passing the re-inspection, try and avoid your local handyman as he may not be familiar with the Pool Safety Standards and latest legislation. We have encountered several so called fencing repairers who after reading our reports have continued to inform the owners that they don’t need to fix issues as outlines in the report, resulting in additional re-inspections. If it’s listed in the report as a noncompliance issue, then it needs to be rectified before a safety certificate is issued.


When contacting a fencing contractor always ask if they are familiar with the Australian Standard 1926.1 2007 & the Queensland Development Code QDC MP3.4 (the latest legislation). Knowledge of the legislation would be advantageous.

Note: The QDC MP3.4 supersedes the Australian Standard from 2007, however they must be read in conjunction with each other. A copy of the Australia Standard can be access from our home page. Due to copywrite restrictions, we cannot provide a copy, only a link to the online version from SAI GLOBAL.


How to make sure a pool is registered & how to register a pool on the Queensland Pool Safety Register.

Pool owners now have until 4 November 2011 to ensure their pool is registered. Penalties of up to $2000 will apply after this time.

Registering a pool is easy! There are two ways


About us

As the owners of Be Safe Pool Fence Inspections, Dane & I have now inspected over 600 pool fences for compliance since the commencement of the new legislation. Our experience is second to none when it comes to advice, service and value for money. Some of our happy clients include Ray White, Century 21, Metropole, Yong, Run Property, Place Realty, Harcourts, LJHooker, and Professionals to name a few.

To add us to your contractor list simple call one of us on 1300 677 665 or 0488 55 8526. We can arrange access with the tenants the same day we receive a work order.


Warm Regards


Josh Marsden

Managing Director