Commerce Minister Dr Tony Buti has released the following media statement: Pool safety reminder ahead of school holidays to keep kids safe
Key points:
- Private pools with more than 30cm of water must have compliant safety barriers
- Pool gates should never be propped open
- Safety requirements also apply to portable pools and aquatic toys
More information on pool barriers, including a checklist for homeowners, is available at lgirs.wa.gov.au/rules-for-pools
For further safe summer tips go to https://www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.au/publications/be-summer-safe