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Cr Tim McMahon (Photo: TRC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

September 6, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

All swimming pools or spas that can hold 30cm or more of water – even temporary inflatable pools – must have a compliant swimming pool safety barrier in place at all times.<\/p>\n

The warning, issued by Toowoomba Regional Council, applies to all council areas in Queensland and reflects pool safety laws that have been in place since December 1, 2015.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you have recently moved to a property with a pool and are unsure if the fencing complies with the standards, please engage a Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) licenced Pool Safety Inspector to ensure you have a barrier that is safe,” Cr Tim McMahon said.<\/p>\n

“Don\u2019t wait until a child\u2019s life is endangered on your property. Council regards community safety, particularly that of young children as a top priority and won\u2019t hesitate to take enforcement action when it is compromised.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll residential swimming pools must have a Building Approval for the Swimming Pool and Pool Safety Barrier and they must be registered with the QBCC.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cr McMahon said home owners could check or register their properties on the QBCC pool safety register<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIf you are selling or buying a property with a swimming pool, please check the requirements,\u201d Cr McMahon said.<\/p>\n

\u201cProperty owners are still required to maintain a compliant barrier at all times, even if this means erecting a temporary pool fence that complies with the requirements while the permanent fence undergoes maintenance.<\/p>\n

\u201cResidents who are unsure about any of these safety aspects can find further information online<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cCouncil will enforce the law if it is made aware of inadequately fenced pools, however this is not an issue of compliance. The pool safety laws are about saving lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cInflatables are in some ways more dangerous than bigger pools, due to the low set-up costs, collapsible sides and a lack of education when they are sold at retail outlets.<\/p>\n

\u201cMore importantly, residents with inflatable pools, or any pool, must supervise their children when they are near water.\u201d<\/p>\n

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