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CPR signage is legally required at most Australian pools, and non-compliance can cost you up to $2,500 per offence. Signs must follow AS 4085 standards, show resuscitation sequences for both infants and adults, and display 000 clearly.
Pool fencing laws vary considerably across Australian states, even though all follow the AS 1926 baseline: 1.2m minimum fence height, 900mm non-climbable zones, and self-latching gates. NSW requires recertification every 3 years, with fines up to $5,500.
If your pool fence fails inspection, you'll receive a formal compliance report sent to council within 5 to 10 business days. You'll typically have 30 to 60 days to fix violations before daily fines between $200 and $1,500 kick in.