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Sep 2, 2026
Pool compliance certificates in Brisbane: the complete guide for sellers and landlords
If you're selling or leasing a Queensland property with a pool, you legally need a valid pool compliance certificate, a Form 23, before settlement or a new tenancy can proceed.
It trips up more sales and leases than people expect, mostly because owners assume a fence that's always been fine will pass without a proper look.
Who needs one, and when
Every pool or spa on a residential property that can hold more than 300mm of water must comply. Homeowners need one before settlement, landlords before a new lease, and body corporates for shared pools. A private pool's certificate lasts 2 years; a shared pool's lasts 1 year. A QBCC-licensed inspector checks fences, gates, latches, climbable zones and CPR signage.
Key points
Form 23 is required to sell or lease a property with a pool.
Private pools: valid 2 years. Shared pools: 1 year.
Minor fixes can often be done on the day of inspection.
Use a QBCC-licensed inspector. Ours is PS15538179.
Book your inspection early so a lapsed certificate doesn't hold up your sale or lease.
