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•Why Pool Safety Laws are Important
Pool safety laws require that a swimming pool on either residential or commercial property meet certain legal standards. When you are investing in property, you need to be aware of these legal requirements before you get into the process of establishing your mortgage. This way, you will be able to meet your legal responsibilities and prevent yourself from being liable.
Swimming pools are a great source of entertainment that many new homeowners or those investing in a rental property often...
•Do You Own A Pool Getting A Compliance Certificate Is A Must
Do You Own A Pool? Getting A Compliance Certificate Is A Must Do you own a home with a pool? If so then there are a few things you need to know about the new pool safety regulations. Especially if you are in the process of selling a home with a swimming pool. The swimming pool laws are now tougher on pool owners in a bid to lower the amount of drowning accidents that have occurred in the past. These new pool safety laws came into effect from the first of December 2011 in Queensland....
•New Pool Safety Laws In Play
New pool safety laws come into effect on December 1st. The only exemptions that will be allowed is disability exemptions. All other exemptions will not be allowed. These laws have been deemed necessary to protect our children. Drowning and water related injuries in young children have been the focus of these laws. They are being enforced to stop past accidents from being repeated in the future. Compliance certificates can be issued by pool safety inspectors and you also need to be on the...
•Save Money On Pool Chemicals With Swimming Pool Covers
Swimming pool covers are a fantastic way to lower the time spent cleaning your pool, time better spent with your family and friends doing the things that you enjoy doing the most. Another great thing about swimming pool covers is they save you money by lowering the amount you have to spend on chemical additives to your pool. The money you save by using one can be better spent on enjoying your life and treating yourself to something nice. It is also nice to know that when you pull back the...
•New Pool Safety Regulations
During our hot months it is a very lucky thing to have a swimming pool. Pool owners or those who are about to own a pool should be aware that as of December 1st 2010, new laws came into effect regarding swimming pool safety. For pools that are surrounded by gardens or other buildings close by, there is a possibility some changes will be required, this means you should have the pool area should be checked for compliance. To avoid fines and unsafe swimming areas, anything that does need to be...
•The Importance Of Pool Safety
Sadly, deaths and terrible accidents occur each and every year in Australia in and around the pool. The majority of these problems could be completely avoided if proper pool safety measures had been implemented. Don't become a statistic: always use recommended pool safety techniques and equipment to keep people safe.
The ABCs Of Safety Around Pools -
By following three basic principles as a pool owner, you can largely eliminate the majority of mishaps and tragedies from happening in your...
•Have Your Children Taught To Swim From Birth
Children are the future of this great country, therefore it is important to protect them from any form of harm. This includes safety in the pool. Statistics show that a high percentage of accidental death in young children is by drowning. So what steps need to be taken to stop the increase in young children drowning? The first thing, which can be started from birth is swimming lessons. Other steps, such as inspections and maintenance on your pool fence, are important to pool safety....
•Pool Safety Why Inspections Matter
Pool accidents, mishaps and even drownings happen every single year in Queensland. All too often, they are largely avoidable; faulty or insufficient safety equipment is often to blame. When buying a new home that has a pool, you should prioritise having the pool fences and other safety features carefully examined.
Don't Inadvertently Break the Law -
Due to the high number of drownings and other pool accidents that happen in Queensland each year - especially amongst children - there are...
•Fence Inspections For Swimming Pools
A beautifully landscaped pool and entertainment area can certainly make a big difference to the way a home is viewed. But what about the pool fence? Does it match its surrounding area and is it in compliance with the new pool safety regulations that came into effect on the first of December, 2010. If you haven't gotten a compliance certificate for you pool as yet, then it is necessary to hire a pool inspector to check whether or not you are in compliance. If not, you will be issued a non...
•Why Should You Have Regular Pool Safety Inspections
Swimming pools are a fun and relaxing way to beat the summer heat. It is an activity enjoyed by the entire family but sadly this has not been the case for many families in Queensland. The place has experienced an alarming rate of injuries and drowning incidents. Many of these have been suffered by children below four years of age. There have been some serious efforts made to revise the pool safety laws for making the swimming experience safer. The pool owners are required to have periodic...
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