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Ask Neil a QuestionAll swimming pools in Queensland must meet the QDC MP3.4 standard. This replaced the previous 11 standards in 2010. Whether you are in Newport, Margate, or Redcliffe, your barrier must comply to ensure a certificate can be issued.
The property owner is legally responsible. For leases, the owner must provide a valid certificate to the tenant. For sales, the responsibility usually rests with the seller unless a Form 36 is used to transfer the obligation to the buyer.
A residential certificate (Form 23) is valid for 2 years. For shared pools (apartments, hotels, or body corporates), the certificate is only valid for 1 year.
No, not if your current Form 23 is still valid. However, you must provide a copy of that valid certificate to the tenant before they move in.
If your fence rails are less than 900mm apart, they are considered climbable. Installing 60-degree wedges removes the foothold, making the barrier compliant without replacing the entire fence. We carry these parts on our vehicle for immediate resolution.
