Owning a pool is a multifaceted responsibility; from adhering to safety laws to keeping it in top condition, maintaining your pool area, pool deck, barriers, and everything else is the best way to optimise safety for your family and longevity for your pool space. Maintenance extends beyond simply keeping your pool water clean and balanced...
So, you’ve done your due diligence as a spa or pool owner; you registered your pool or spa, the safety inspection has taken place, and you have received a compliance safety certificate. The Council is satisfied, and you have met the requirements to help keep your family and friends protected. But what if you’re considering...
There are many aspects to consider when keeping children safe around the pool. A safe, secure pool barrier plays a critical role in keeping your loved ones away from the water. But it’s not just a pool that needs to be made safe. Drownings can occur in a spa or a portable pool such as...
Your pool gate is an essential part of your pool barrier, and it must be safe – to keep your family safe. So, it’s essential that you know how to ensure your pool gate meets safety standards. The Australian Standard for pool gates is AS 1926.1 – 2012 for Pools and Spas built after 2013...
It must be every child’s dream to have a pool in their backyard, so if you have one, how do you keep it safe? There are a range of factors to help keep you, your family and friends safe. Let’s take a look at the key elements to make sure your pool is safe and...
Just like swimming pools, spas have a very specific set of safety requirements. Fencing requirements for pools and spas are the same, so let’s take a look at the spa safety requirements to get your spa ready for use. Depth of your spa All spas that are filled with more than 30cm of water need...
Inflatable pools are a cheap and easy alternative to beat the heat in the warmer weather, but do you need to fence your inflatable pool? Although inflatable pools are a fantastic easy solution to cool you and your family down, they can still pose a drowning risk to unsupervised children. Keep your family safe by...
A swimming pool can take up a significant portion of your backyard. Add required pool fencing, and much of your back yard has been taken away, leaving little room for any other activities. To save a bit of space, there is an option to use your boundary fence to help enclose your pool. This is...
Pool fences are more than a safety feature now; they are quickly becoming a stylish addition to your garden. Traditionally, powder-coated metal formed the round bars and rounded tops that graced every pool in the neighbourhood. With newer styles available like mesh fencing, it is time to discuss whether they are as safe as they...
Under the newest legislation regulating the ownership of pools and spas in Victoria, each pool is required to be inspected by a Building Inspector (Pool Safety) every four years. Pools and spas which pass their inspection are issued with a Certificate of Pool and Spa Barrier Compliance, also known as a Form 23 under the...
