Spa Fence Inspections

Pool Barrier Regulations

Pool and spa fence inspections are necessary to assist in water safety. All swimming pools and spas capable of containing water greater than 300mm (30cm) must have a compliant safety barrier to restrict access to the pool area by young children (under the age of five). Barriers are required for:

• in-ground pools and spas
• above-ground pools and spas, including relocatable and inflatable pools that are capable of holding more than 300mm (30cm) of water and require assembly on site.
• indoor pools and spas
• bathing and wading pools capable of containing more than 300mm (30cm) of water.

Barriers aren't required for:

• inflatable swimming pools (typically toddler or wading pools) that cannot contain a water depth greater than 300mm (30cm).
• small inflatable pools that do not consist of multiple components and do not require any assembly. An example of such a product is a small inflatable pool that requires no assembly other than inflation.
• bird baths
• fountains
• water supply/storage tanks
• fish ponds
• dams
• baths used for personal hygiene and emptied after each use
• spas inside a building (e.g. in a bathroom) used for personal hygiene and emptied after each use
• pools or spas that cannot contain a water depth of more than 300mm.

The following checklists will help you assess the safety of your barrier. The checklists are based on the relevant barrier standard associated with the date that the pool or spa was installed.