Pool Education Hub

Independent, plain-English guides covering site feasibility, approvals, construction types, and safety standards — so you know what to ask before you sign a builder contract.

Site Feasibility

Excavator access, micro-excavator alternatives, and slope considerations.

Approvals & Compliance

Soil testing, rock excavation clauses, and council setback rules.

Construction Types

Concrete vs fibreglass vs mineral/freshwater systems, compared.

Fencing & Safety

AS 1926.1 fence height, non-climbable zones, and gate standards.

Official Regulatory & QA Contacts

PoolWise is not a regulator. For licence checks, warranty insurance, disputes, or accredited-builder listings, go directly to the official bodies below.

QBCC

Queensland Building and Construction Commission

Queensland's statutory building regulator. Licenses and disciplines builders, administers the Queensland Home Warranty Scheme, and resolves building disputes.

Free public licence lookup — check a builder's licence class, history, and complaints before you sign a contract
Queensland Home Warranty Scheme — insurance cover for eligible residential work over $3,300, in case your builder can't finish or fix the job
Dispute resolution — a formal process for building complaints before or instead of going to court

Visit QBCC

SPASA

Swimming Pool & Spa Association of Australia

The peak industry body for the pool and spa sector. Not a government regulator — a member association focused on industry standards and consumer confidence.

Consumer protection resources — guidance on choosing a builder and understanding your contract
Accredited builder directory — members who've committed to SPASA's code of conduct and technical standards

Visit SPASA

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