Queensland's pool safety laws apply to pools associated with houses, townhouses, units, hotels, motels, backpacker hostels, homestay accommodation and caravan parks (building classes 1-4 as defined under the Building Code of Australia).

Pool owners have until 30 November 2015 to comply with the new pool safety standard, or earlier if they sell or lease their property before then.

Different rules apply depending on whether the pool is a shared pool or non-shared pool.

Non-shared pools

If a pool is only accessible to residents of one dwelling, such as a private house or private spa on a unit balcony, it is a non-shared pool.

Shared pools

If residents of two or more dwellings can use a pool, such as a body corporate pool, it is a shared pool.

Buyers and sellers

Information relating to contracts of sale.

Lessors

Information for landlords and tenants relating to the lease of properties with pools.

Real estate agents

Find information for real estate agents.

Pool safety forms

Form 23 - Pool safety certificate ( 84 KB)
A pool safety certificate is required in Queensland when selling or leasing a property with a regulated pool.

Form 36 - Notice of no pool safety certificate ( 60 KB)
The owner must complete this form when selling or entering into an accommodation agreement (e.g. lease, hotel stay) for a premises with a regulated pool if a pool safety certificate is not in effect for the pool. This form only needs to be completed once, unless the required information changes after the form is completed. This form cannot be used for an accommodation agreement for a premises with a non-shared pool (e.g. house).

More pool safety forms.