With summer fast approaching, we would like to remind pool owners to register their private pools, spa and hot tubs. Keeping children and pets safe in around your pool and spa is a requirement by law. So is your property up to date with current pool legislation?
Gates are required to be fitted with a self-closing and self-latching device, they should never be left propped open. There are a number of locks that can be installed to meet pool regulations to maintain the safety around your pool, spa or hot tub. These can include magnetic Pool Gate Locks and Double-Sided Pushbutton Locks. Frontline Locksmiths can assist by fitting of latch-style locks on all doors and windows that open onto your pool area and operate with a self-closing device.
There are strict requirements around:
1. Pool and spa safety barriers and fittings
2. Windows
3. Doors and gates
4. Lodge a Certificate of Barrier Compliance with your local council by the due date
In Victoria, most fatal drownings of young children occur in backyard swimming pools. Therefore, in December 2019 the Government introduced new regulations to make swimming pools and spas safer and prevent young children from drowning. Drowning is the most common cause of preventable death for young children.
The regulations include new requirements for owners to register their swimming pools and spas with their local council. A council infringement notice may be issued for any failure to register. After that, Owners must have a registered building surveyor or inspector certify the continuing compliance of their safety barrier every four years. Frontline Locksmiths can assist in ensuring your locks are compliant around the house and meeting pool regulations so that everyone can remain safe whilst enjoying the water!
Frontline Locksmiths can assist with lock solutions to get you compliance-ready or rectify defects found during the certification process in line with Australian Standards and Victorian pool regulations. If you need assistance to get your swimming pool, spa or hot tub area summer safe ready please contact us or request a booking through our website.
