FAQs

What is considered a pool?

Under the law, any excavation, structure or vessel that is capable of being filled with water to a depth greater than 300 millimeters (30cm), and that is solely or principally used, for the purpose of swimming, wading, paddling or any other human aquatic activity.

This definition includes spa pools but excludes spa baths and bath tubs and anything within a bathroom.

How long does each pool safety inspection take?

It depends on the size of the swimming pool/ spa area and safety issues we come across. But usually a pool safety inspection takes anywhere between 60 minutes - 90 minutes. We can provide you with a detailed Swimming Pool Safety Report within 48hrs of inspection. You don't need to be present onsite as long as we've liaised to organise access to the property.

I am selling/leasing out my property that has a pool. What do I need to do?

From April 29, 2016 if you have a pool on your property that you're selling, then you'll need to get a Private Certifier to certify your pool fence and surrounds before you can settle on the property. These certificates need to be included in ALL sale/lease contracts after 29th April 2015. Without this certificate, then you won't be able to sell or lease out your property and the buyer can pull out of the contract.

APSC inspections can Certify your pool fencing and issue a Pool Compliance Certificate to make sure that the sale or lease goes through without a hitch.

What is included within the report?

All our swimming Pool Safety Inspection Reports comply with the Australian Standards and includes photographs of the pool and pool area as well as areas of conern. If your pool passes the Pool Safety Inspection, we will issue you with a report and pool safety certificate.

We will report on the pool fencing, the surrounding areas, ajoining buildings including doors and windows, surrounding landscaping, structures and furniture.