Operational Works Application OPW21/0243 - Driveway application and supporting documents - 6 Robin Place, Lake MacDonald

SWIMMING POOL
42. Pursuant to Section 70 of the Building Act 1975 work must not start on the swimming pool until the following
    details have been submitted to Urban Certifiers with a Form 15 Design Certificate:
         • Swimming Pool Plans - structural design plans with all relevant structural details certified by a
               registered engineer (RPEQ).
43. The pool builder must arrange for an inspection of the pool and the pool fence. After a satisfactory inspection,
    a Form 17 will be issued (or Form 16 for a temporary fence). The pool must not be filled with water until the
    relevant Form 16 or 17 has been issued. Inspections should be arranged by providing at least 48 hours’
    notice and by telephoning (07) 5441 1777 or emailing [email protected]: The pool builder or owner may wish to have the reinforcement of the pool shell inspected by a registered
    engineer, however this is not a mandatory inspection.
44. Where an aluminium or glass pool fencing is used, a certificate from the manufacturer (or pool fence
    contractor) confirming the fencing panels comply with the appropriate Australian Standard must be provided
    prior to the final certificate being issued. The certification should be provided as a Form 15 Design Certificate.
45. Direct access to the pool enclosure from a patio, balcony or the like is only permitted if one of the sides is
    permanently open (not fitted with blinds, insect screening, shade cloth or the like).
46. All building work must be carried out in accordance with the Building Act 1975, the Building Regulation 2006,
    the Queensland Development Code, and the National Construction Code and relevant Australian Standards.
47. The pool fence and gates must be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 8 of
    the Old Building Act 1975, Part 4 of the Building Regulation 2006, the Queensland Development Code Part
    MP3.4 and the appropriate parts of Australian Standards AS 1926.1-2007 & 1926.2-2007.
48. A warning sign must be displayed in accordance with Section 14 Building Regulation 2006. The sign must
    warn members of the public that a swimming pool is under construction on the property and there is a potential
    danger to young children accessing the land (e.g. Danger. Swimming pool under construction. Keep children
    out). The sign must be displayed on the land before the construction of the swimming pool starts, and until a
    final certificate has been issued.
49. A resuscitation sign must be installed in accordance with Section 13A of the Building Regulation 2006. It must
    be attached to the barrier for the pool, or displayed near the pool, so that the sign is conspicuous and easily
    visible to a person near the pool.
50. Prior to commencing work, the builder must locate all infrastructure services (i.e. sewer & stormwater mains)
    and easements on the property, and ensure the required setback clearances will be provided.
51. For pools located in non-sewered areas the pool must be located at least 6m from of any septic trench or
    irrigation area.
52. Building work over or adjacent to existing sanitary drainage must comply with AS/NZS 3500.2.2-1996
    (National Plumbing and Drainage), Part 2.2 (Sanitary Plumbing and Drainage - Acceptable Solutions).
53. Drainage around the pool must be in accordance with the requirements of the design engineer. Surface water
    drainage must not be directed towards other buildings or onto neighbouring allotments.
54. The water recirculation system of the swimming pool must comply with AS1926.3-2010.
55. If the filter installed produces backwash, the backwash must be discharged to the sewer.




6 ROBIN PLACE, LAKE MACDONALD
PERMIT NO 9846                                                                                           PAGE 5 OF 8