Pool Fence Safety Checklist

Pool Fence

• The height of the pool fence must be a minimum of 1200mm high. Check for raised garden beds, pool furniture and equipment which can lower the fence height.

• Is the area around the fence clear of any object that can provide a climbing point for a small child to gain access to the pool?

• The gap under the fence must be 100mm or smaller.

• There must be a pool fence in place restricting access from the house to the pool.

• All horizontal rails must be 900mm apart.

• Vertical gaps in the fence can't be greater than 100mm.

• Is the pool fence in good condition and well maintained?

Pool Gate

• Does the pool gate self close from any angle?

• Does the pool gate self latch from any angle?

• Does the pool gate open outwards from the pool?

• Is there any object or obstruction stopping or propping the pool gate open?

• Is the latch at least 1.5mts off the ground?

Windows

• Do any windows open into the pool area?

• If the windows open into the pool area, can they open more than 100mm??

QLD Government Pool Fence Fact Sheet Link.