Canberra Pool Inspections. Licensed ACT Certification & Barrier Compliance
Need a certified pool inspection in Canberra?
We bring the experience of helping over 5,000 homeowners, landlords and agents through every stage of pool barrier compliance.
Awarded 2024 SPASA Pool Inspector of the Year (VIC) for service, safety, and clarity
Canberra-based. Fully licensed. Locally focused.
What’s Included in Your ACT Pool Inspection
Every inspection includes:
✔ Full safety barrier assessment
✔ AS1926.1–2012 compliance check
✔ Certificate of Compliance issued on the day of compliance
✔ Action report if rectification is needed
✔ Clear advice for repairs or trade coordination
If your pool or spa was built between 1972–1979, you are legally required to upgrade your pool fence to today’s standards by 1 May 2028 — no exceptions.
If your pool was built between 1980–1986, your fence may not be legally required to upgrade — but you’re still liable for injuries, sales issues, or insurance risks.
No matter when your pool was built ALL ACT pools must have a valid Certificate of Compliance by no later than May 1 2028.
Don't get caught out by leaving things till it’s late. We’re here to make it simple, stress-free and fully documented.
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Why Homeowners & Landlords Trust Us
🏅 2024 SPASA Pool Inspector of the Year (VIC)
⭐ Over 200 5 Star Google reviews and counting
🧾 Helped more than 5,000 pool owners achieve certification
📍 Local service across Ainslie, Griffith, Red Hill, Hughes, Yarralumla, and more
🛠️ Practical advice, no upselling, no jargon
How Our Process Works
1. CONSULTATION
One of our fully trained and qualified inspectors will run through an initial consultation to determine if your barrier is compliant or whether rectification works are required.
2. TRADE COORDINATION
If your pool requires any rectification or building works to make it compliant. We can assit you with our trusted network of trades who can complete the tasks identified in the initial consultation, helping you to get one step closer to a legal pool.
3. CERTIFICATION & LODGEMENT
Our inspector will conduct a final inspection. Once completed you will then be issued with a Certificate of Barrier Compliance within 24 hours ready for you to lodge with your local council.
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What We Offer
ACT Pool Inspection Services
Free Compliance Consultation
Not sure if your pool fence complies? We’ll guide you based on pool age, layout, and ACT law.
Licensed Barrier Inspections
On-site assessments to ACT standards with clear results.
Fence Repairs & Trade Coordination
We can assist with latch fixes or full rebuilds using vetted local contractors.
Certificate Issuing (Form 23)
Your legal Certificate of Compliance, issued on completion.
Lodgement with ACT Authorities
We handle the paperwork so your certificate is valid and traceable.
What We look at in our Pool Inspections & barrier assements
When we visit your property, we’ll assess your pool barrier for compliance with ACT standards, including:
✔ Fence heights must be 1200mm
✔ Gaps - mustn’t be more than 100mm
✔ Gate function - must self-close and latch
✔ No climbable objects within 900mm
Canberra Pool Inpection FAQ’s
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Yes. Under ACT’s new safety reforms, all registered residential pools and spas must have compliant safety barriers. This includes pools built before 2013, which may require upgrades to meet the current standard.
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No problem at all—your certificate will still be valid for four years starting from May 2028, not the date you completed it. Completing it early simply means you’re ahead of the game!
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The deadline to have a compliant pool barrier is 1 May 2028. From that date, it will be illegal to use a non-compliant pool, and penalties may apply.
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The ACT now requires:
Mandatory certification of all registered pools
One-off barrier compliance inspections (unless the barrier is altered)
Adherence to the Australian Standard AS1926.1-2012
New penalties for non-compliance after 1 May 2028
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You must provide a valid Certificate of Compliance before sale or lease. This applies to all property owners and managers and will be a requirement under the Residential Tenancies Act from the deadline date.
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All ACT pools must comply with Australian Standard AS1926.1-2012, which includes rules around:
Fence height (minimum 1200mm or 1800mm for boundary fences)
Self-closing/latching gates
No climbable objects within 900mm
Maximum 100mm gaps under or between fences
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Our licensed inspector visits your property and checks your pool barrier against the compliance standard. If the barrier passes, you’ll receive a Certificate of Barrier Compliance. If not, we’ll provide a clear rectification report and support you through the fixes.
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You’ll be issued a written notice outlining what needs to be fixed. Once resolved, we conduct a re-inspection and issue the compliance certificate when all items meet the standard.
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While specific penalty amounts are still being finalised, property owners who fail to comply after the deadline may face fines, restrictions on property sale/lease, or enforcement action.
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Most inspections take less than an hour. If your pool is compliant, we can issue the certificate within 24 hours. For non-compliant pools, the timeline depends on how quickly rectifications are completed.
Book Your Free Pool Inspection Consultation
Book a FREE consultation today and we’ll walk you through the process and answer all of your questions