Pool Safety Certificates
What is a Form 23 Pool Safety Certificate?
A Form 23 Pool Safety Certificate is the official Queensland document confirming your pool barrier meets the required safety standards. Here's everything you need to know.
The official certificate for Queensland pools
A Form 23 Pool Safety Certificate is issued by a licensed pool safety inspector after a pool barrier has been assessed and found to comply with Queensland's pool safety laws. It is the only certificate recognised under the Building Act 1975 (Qld) for pool safety compliance.
The certificate confirms that your pool fence, gate, latches, and surrounding structures meet the requirements of the Queensland Development Code Mandatory Part 3.4 and Australian Standard AS 1926.1.
When is a certificate required?
Selling a property
A valid pool safety certificate must be obtained before settlement when selling a property with a pool or spa. Without one, the sale cannot legally proceed.
Leasing a property
Landlords must hold a current pool safety certificate before entering into a new lease or renewing an existing lease on a property with a pool.
Buying a property
If a certificate is not provided at settlement, the buyer takes on the obligation to obtain one within 90 days. A pre-purchase inspection protects you from inheriting a non-compliant pool.
Compliance on request
Local councils and the QBCC can request evidence of pool safety compliance at any time. A current certificate is your proof.
How long does a certificate last?
A Form 23 Pool Safety Certificate is valid for two years for shared pools (such as those in units or townhouse complexes) and one year for non-shared pools (standalone residential properties).
Once a certificate expires, a new inspection is required before the property can be sold or leased. It is good practice to schedule a re-inspection before expiry to allow time for any rectification work.
1 year
Non-shared pools
2 years
Shared pools
How to get your certificate through Poolsmatter
Book your inspection
Contact us to arrange a convenient time. We service Brisbane and surrounds with fast availability — often within a few days.
We inspect your pool barrier
Our licensed inspector conducts a thorough on-site assessment of your pool fence, gates, latches, and surrounding structures against Queensland safety standards.
Certificate issued on the spot
If your pool complies, we issue your Form 23 Pool Safety Certificate immediately and register it with the Queensland Pool Safety Register.
Clear report if rectification is needed
If your pool does not comply, we provide a detailed written report of exactly what needs to be fixed — so you know precisely what to address before re-inspection.
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