We all share responsibility for keeping our kids safe from drowning or serious injury.
Learn how to meet Queensland pool safety standards. Refer to code MP3.4 Swimming pool barriers on Queensland Development Code webpage.
Property owners and tenants, your top five steps to follow for pool safety:
- Ensure the barrier or fence meets pool safety standards.
- Always maintain the barrier or fence in good condition.
- Never tie or prop open a pool gate and ensure the gate is self-closing.
- Never place climbable furniture or objects near the barrier or fence.
- Always provide adequate adult supervision of children in the pool area.
Approvals for pools and spas
All swimming pools and spas need a building approval to build or demolish and must be registered with the Queensland Building Construction Commission (QBCC).
These requirements don't apply to portable wading pools that are:
- unable to be filled to 300 millimetres or more (ruler height), and
- less than 2000 litres (about seven bathtubs), and
- have no filtration system (pump and filter attached)
Where to go for information
Swimming pool regulations involve different parts of the government. The following table will help you find the information you need.
Application for pool safety standard exemption
Use this form to request an exemption from complying with a part of the pool safety standard. Fees apply. See application form for details.