Getting it Right

Pool Safety Barrier Gates

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:25:51 GMT

Is your Pool Safety Barrier Gate Compliant?

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Is Your Building Inspector a Registered Building Inspector ?

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:53:48 GMT

Pseudo Building Inspectors

There is a growing trend of people using the title of Building Inspector whilst not actually being licensed and or qualified to carry out Building Inspections in particular in the area of pre- purchase property inspections.

The Victorian Building Authority maintains the register of licenced Building Inspectors. Such registration takes years of study to attain and primarily are involved with new construction projects from the ground up. Structural assessment is a critical component of the role as a Building Inspector yet there are those out there advertising themselves as Building Inspectors.

This comes about through the Standard sale of contract which states that a registered Building Practitioner is able to carry out a structural assessment of a property. Many consumers are not aware that a registered building practitioner can be any of he following categories.

Building Surveyor (BS)

Building Inspector ( INL or INU) -

Building Inspector (PS) Limited to Pool Safety only and not qualified to undertake structural asessments.

Builder Commercial

Builder Domestic

Engineer

Draftsperson

etc

So next time you engage the services of a Building Inspector make sure he or she is registered as a Building Inspector IN -L or IN-U

Maintenance of your Pool Safety Barrier

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:20:45 GMT

Are you aware of your responsibilities to maintain the Pool or Spa Safety Barrier?

The fact that an Owner has obtained a Certificate of Compliance in relation to their pool or spa safety barrier is only one step in the process to ensure that the barrier remains compliant

The Building Regulations impose an obligation on an Owner to maintain the Pool or Spa Safety Barrier which includes making sure that the barrier is free of any climb points which may allow a young child to gain access into the pool or spa area. Trees and shrubs located within the prescribed non climb zones which provide a 10 mm foot or finger hold need to be constantly trimmed or monitored.

Pool or spa barrier gates are a critical component of the pool or spa safety barrier which require periodic maintenance to ensure that the pool barrier gate latching device is working correctly and that the gate closes from any position in is arc of swing including from resting on the latch position.

Pool or spa barrier gates must not be left in the open position and must remain in the closed position unless when in use.

Periodic inspection of the pool or spa barrier fence is required to ensure that fence panels are secured at post connections.

If you have any concerns about the maintenance of your pool or spa safety barrier please do not hesitate to contact us.