Pre-Inspection Guidance

Pool Barrier Advice & Consultation

Professional on-site consultation to review barrier designs, boundary fencing, and proposed alterations before statutory inspection.

Confidence Before Formal Certification

If you have recently installed a new pool, are planning major landscape renovations, or have concerns about whether an existing barrier will pass, an on-site consultation gives you clarity and expert guidance without statutory pressure.

Unlike a formal initial inspection, verbal advice provided during a consultation does not trigger formal statutory notices or 60-day council reporting deadlines. It gives you the time and professional advice needed to plan rectifications properly.

When to Book an Advice Consultation

  • New Pool or Spa Builds: Reviewing proposed fence lines and gate placement against boundary fences before final installation.
  • Complex Boundaries: Evaluating retaining walls, elevation changes, or shared boundary fences to determine applicable non-climbable zones.
  • Older Properties: Assessing whether existing barriers constructed under older Australian Standards (1986 or 1993) still comply or require upgrades.
  • Pre-Purchase or Renovation: Inspecting pool fencing before buying a property or undertaking outdoor renovations.

Statutory Distinction

Consultation advice is advisory in nature and does not constitute a statutory building inspection. A formal inspection is required before a Form 23 Certificate of Barrier Compliance can be issued.