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There have been up to minute improvements to legislation for pools in Queensland. The purpose for these changes is to help lessen the number of people, especially kids that are drowning in our swimming pools. The recent ruling states that pools must be remoted by a pool fence and that the fence must comply with the new Pool Safety Standards.

If you have a pool already, what changes will you have to make. The Queensland government is giving existing owners until 30 November 2015 to get their pools compliant. Therefore they need to have the pool examined to see if it needs any corrections made. Some likely problems could include trees or plants that have grown after a while and can be climbed and then allow for access to the pool or over the pool fence. Also, there must be a clear area either side of the pool fence so that no items can be used as a ladder to climb the fence. The gate must be installed in the correct fashion so that it opens away from the pool. Locks on the gate must always be in perfect order. No point having a latch on the gate if it can just be yanked open. Gates need to be inspected repeatedly to guarantee that they are doing the job that is required of them. All of these points and many more need to be regarded when getting your pool compliant.

As indicated earlier, the main drive behind these new laws is to lessen the number of drownings that have been occurring in small children. Apart from having the pool and gate up to standard there are some sensible measures you can take to reduce the likeliness accident. For example, dont rely on older children to watch the younger ones. Even if it is just while you answer the phone. A small child can drown in eight seconds and drowning is a silent killer. There will not be a yell for help if they are under the water. Remembering these tips will make sure that time in the pool is a good time.

Due to the changes in legislation, pool owners will need to have their pool compliant and employing the services of a licensed pool inspector takes all of the pressure off. A licensed pool inspector will conform with the Code of Conduct so you can have assurance.


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