Pre-summer pool safety check

Before the first swim of summer, take ten minutes to walk around your pool fence. These are the same things we check at an inspection.

The check

• Gates: open to different positions and let go. Each should swing shut and latch on its own, every time.
• Fence: look for loose or damaged panels, rust, and gaps at the bottom.
• Ground level: has winter mulch, a new garden bed or paving built up the ground against the fence?
• Climbable objects: move furniture, pot plants, toys, ladders and bins out of the 90 cm zone outside the fence. Trim plants near the fence.
• CPR sign: still there and readable from 3 m away?

Supervision

A compliant fence isn't a substitute for watching children around water. Always supervise young children in and near the pool.

Selling or leasing this summer?

Holiday sales and new leases need a pool certificate. Book early or call Garry on 0417 277 164.