We know you’re busy so Property Development Law has cut thro Whitsundays, is one of our local solicitors. They have cut through the jargon and made it simple to understand.
Sellers with pools have until 30 November this year within which to comply with Queensland’s new safety laws.
What’s a Pool? It’s what you think it is – you use it to swim in! It’s also
- A portable pool or spa with any one of the following:
- a depth of more than 300 mm; or
- a volume or more than 2000 litres; or
- has a filtration system
Fencing by numbers
- 1200 mm – the min distance between finished ground level and top of the barrier
- 100 mm – the max gap allowed between finished ground level and bottom of the barrier
- 100mm - the max gap allowed between any vertical members at least 900 mm apart
- 10 mm- the max gap allowed between any vertical members less than 900 mm apart
- 900 mm – the min distance between the fence and any climbable object outside
- 300 mm - the min distance between the fence and any climbable object inside
- 1500 mm – the min height from finished ground level to gate latch
- 1400 mm – the min height from the top of the highest low horizontal member to gate latch
- 900 mm – the min distance between gate hinges if the bottom hinge is not fitted with one of those nifty non climbable caps
- 100 mm – the minimum opening allowance for any windows opening on to pool area
Make sure:
- gates open outward from pools, not inward
- no other doors or windows provide access to the pool
- a CPR sign is displayed prominently
- pools are registered with QBCC. Sellers can check if they’re registered here
SOURCE: PD Law
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