Get instant access to our comprehensive pool safety checklist used by Gold Coast homeowners to prepare for inspections and maintain ongoing compliance. Make sure your pool is compliant so we can give you an affordable same-day certificate!
Drowning is one of the leading causes of death in Queensland for children under five years old. As a pool owner on the Gold Coast, ensuring your pool meets Queensland’s pool safety standards isn’t just a legal requirement—it’s essential for protecting lives.
Download our comprehensive pool safety checklist to help you identify potential compliance issues before they become problems.
Be prepared and make sure your pool is compliant before your inspection. We offer same day certificates on all compliant pools, so avoid costly re-inspections by using our checklist.
Don’t wait until your inspection to discover compliance issues—use our checklist to identify problems early so you can make cost-effective fixes before the inspector arrives, avoiding delays and additional inspection fees.
Our detailed safety checklist covers all critical areas that Queensland pool safety inspectors assess:
Use this checklist before an inspection, property transaction or lease becomes time-sensitive. It can help you identify obvious issues early and decide whether you need advice before booking an onsite inspection.
The checklist does not replace a licensed pool safety inspection. It gives you a practical first pass so you can see what may need attention around the pool fence, gate, latch, CPR sign and nearby areas.
Use the checklist before settlement if you can, or as soon as possible after you become responsible for the property.
Do not assume a pool will pass simply because it has been certified before. Gates, barriers, vegetation and the area around the pool can change over time, sometimes without the owner realising it.
Look closely at the pool fence, gates, latches, climbable objects, CPR sign and any doors or windows that open toward the pool area.
Use the checklist early, before the buyer, agent or settlement date puts pressure on the process.
A pool safety issue can slow things down if it is only discovered late. The main goal is to find obvious problems before the inspection, not after it.
Check that gates self-close, latches work properly, the CPR sign is clearly visible and up to date, and there are no climbable objects near the barrier.
Use the checklist before a new lease, tenant changeover or recurring compliance review.
For private rental pools, the certificate cycle is 2 years. For shared pools, the certificate cycle is 1 year.
The checklist helps landlords and property managers pick up practical issues before an inspection is booked, especially around gates, fence clearances, CPR signage and objects near the pool barrier.
Use the checklist as a first pass, then choose the next step based on what you find.
Common issues we see include gates not self-closing properly, latches not working as they should, climbable objects near the barrier, damaged or moved barriers, vegetation growth, changes in ground levels, and CPR signs that are missing, hard to see or out of date.
A previously certified pool can still develop problems later. Weather, movement, wear and small changes around the pool area can all affect compliance over time.
Not sure which pool inspection option fits your situation? View the packages first and choose the right next step before you book.
If your pool fails an inspection:
While our checklist helps you identify potential issues, a licensed pool safety inspector must issue official pool safety certificates.
QBCC Lic. PS15536295You’ll need an inspection when:
All pools and spas in Queensland that can hold at least 300mm of water must comply with pool safety standards. This includes:
Non-compliance carries serious consequences:
You’ll need a pool safety certificate when:
Don't wait for a compliance notice.
Book your inspection today — same-day certificates available on compliant pools.
