Under the Queensland Pool Safety Act 2010, all residential pools on the Gold Coast must have a current pool safety certificate when the property is sold or leased. The Gold Coast has one of the highest rates of private pool ownership in Australia — with the combination of warm climate, lifestyle properties and resort-style homes, pools are almost standard across suburbs like Benowa, Robina, Helensvale, Hope Island and Burleigh Waters.
A pool safety certificate can only be issued by a QBCC licensed pool safety inspector. The certificate confirms your pool barrier meets Australian Standard AS1926 and Queensland's specific requirements for fence height, gate hardware, non-climbable zones and signage.
When Do I Need a Pool Safety Certificate on the Gold Coast?
- Selling your property — required at settlement (or provide Form 36 disclosure)
- New tenancy agreement — must be provided to tenant before lease commencement
- Body corporate and resort pools — shared pools require annual inspection
- Building a new pool — certificate required before the pool can be used
Certificates for private residential pools are valid for 2 years. If you're unsure whether your pool is compliant, our pre-inspection consultation ($99) is the most cost-effective way to find out before committing to a formal inspection.