Monthly Archives: July 2012

Cutting Costs!!

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Red tape costs slashed for pool owners

Pool owners who upgrade or repair their pool barriers will no longer need to submit a building application, saving both time and money.

Housing and Public Works Minister Dr Bruce Flegg said Building Regulation 2006 had been amended to allow pool safety inspectors to assess upgrade and repair work.

“This is a sensible decision that cuts red tape for pool owners without compromising safety,” Dr Flegg said.

“Previously, pool owners had to submit a building application for any fencing works for a pool barrier involving more than five metres of fence or more than six fence posts.

“Under the changes, these jobs are able to be inspected by a pool safety inspector, saving pool owners between $350 and $900.”

Dr Flegg said there remained a range of repairs and maintenance that pool owners could do without supervision, for example replacing only two fence posts.

However, where a pool owner is planning more extensive upgrades, a pool safety inspector will need to be engaged before the work begins.

 

How to get a pool safety certificate

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Many pool owners ask us how they can get a pool safety certificate. For this reason we would like to answer that question in today’s news article. Here at Robson’s Pool Safety Inspections we strive to provide the best cost effective pool safety inspections and pool fencing installations across Brisbane. Making sure customers are safe and meet Queensland’s Pool Safety Regulations is very important for us.

Continue on reading as we share with you the simple steps to take in order to get a pool safety certificate. Continue reading →

Steve Paterson- Remax Property Centre

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Thanks so much for your prompt & professional service. I have dealt with a lot of services and I can say you are at the top of the list for honesty, punctuality & professionalism.The clients that I have referred you to all have the same things to say.I wish you all the best with your business & will be recommending you to all future customers.

Regards,

Steve Paterson From Remax Property Centre.

Michael Day 06/07/2012

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“I found Nick Robson to be informative, friendly and accommodating in terms of making my old pool fence compliant. He was able to make the changes without impacting on the surrounds and aesthetics of the garden. It was also much cheaper than erecting a new fence. I would recommend Nick to anyone who needs to make an existing fence compliant.”

PRICE FOR OUR POOL SAFETY INSPECTIONS

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Our pool safety inspections start from $150 including gst. If there aren’t any issues, then just add the government certification fee of $32.10 and that is all you have to pay. If there are issues we try and carry out on the spot repairs to eliminate any re-inspections. We are finding that we can repair most jobs on the spot. If a re-inspection is needed, it is only $66.90 and the total cost is $249 which includes gst, government fee of $32.10 and also includes a quote to complete any work that needs to be done.

To help reduce costs and help with compliance, we offer a free advice from emails and we can look at your photos and answer questions. We want to make the certification process as easy and cost effective as possible.

We have a team that can help with anything when it comes to pool compliance. From certification, repairs, fence installations, building approvals, re-surfacing your pool and more.

If you would like some more information or to book in an inspection, you can contact us on:

phone: (07) 3376 7895

mobile: 0410 839 128

email: nick@rpsi.com.au

Pool Safety Certificates

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We understand some times our clients are short  on time and require the certification process to take action promptly. This is why we can deliver high efficiency in getting the job done quickly and remain very cost effective. We can carry out pool safety repairs on the spot and then issue the certificate that day. So if you are running short on time, call us now to make the process quick and easy.

Phone: (07) 33767895

Mobile: 0410 839 128

Email: nick@rpsi.com.au

News article from NSW police

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Man charged after drowning death of child – Armidale

Tuesday, 03 July 2012 07:24:43 PM

A man will face court next month after the drowning death of a two-year-old child in the state’s north earlier this year.

About 4.45pm on 14 May 2012, police attended a house in Fletcher Street, Armidale, after a two and a half year old boy was found submerged in a backyard pool of an adjoining home.

Police arrived and assisted in CPR. Ambulance Paramedics arrived and the child was taken to Armidale Hospital in a critical condition. He died in John Hunter Hospital two days later.

Detectives attached to New England Local Area Command have been investigating the events surrounding the child’s death.

Today (Tuesday 3 July 2012), a 61-year-old man attended Armidale Police Station on appointment at 3pm. The man was interviewed and subsequently charged with manslaughter. Police will be alleging the man was the owner of a residence where the child was found in the pool. It will be further alleged the pool was not adequately fenced, as per legislative requirements, at the time of the boy’s death.

The 61-year-old man was granted conditional bail and will appear in Armidale Local Court on 6 August 2012