CPR Sign Compliance

Do I need a CPR sign?

If you’ve got a pool or spa in the land of Aus, you must have an up-to-date CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) sign visible from anywhere within the pool area. This sign shows you how to perform CPR and follows the Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation (ANZCOR) Guideline 8.

By law, your CPR sign must:

  • Be attached to the pool’s safety barrier, boundary fence, or displayed near the pool.
  • Be easily visible from any position within the pool area.
  • Must be easily read from a distance of 3 metres - contrast is important for readability.
  • Measure at least 300mm x 300mm (Holidae signs are 400mm wide x 720mm high)
  • Be made of durable, weatherproof material to prevent fading (Holidae signs are made from aluminium composite panel and use 5-7yr fade resistant vinyl). 

For CPR signs, placement is important: 

  • Attach the sign on a suitable wall inside the pool area (like a cabana, outdoor shower, etc) where it can’t become a foothold.
  • Check that you can read the CPR instructions from any spot within the pool area.
  • Think about putting your CPR sign closest to where you might retrieve a person from a pool to perform CPR. The sign may be best placed near the shallow end of the pool or near the steps.

To get you prepped for an emergency, here's your checklist:

  • Make sure you have a CPR sign.
  • Check that you can read the CPR instructions from any spot within the pool area. A visible sign could save a life!
  • Keep the sign in tip-top shape—no dirt, cracks, or sun damage.
  • Don’t block the sign with furniture or plants.
  • Attach the sign on a suitable wall (like a cabana, outdoor shower, etc) so it can’t become a foothold.
  • Think about putting your CPR sign closest to where you might retrieve a person from a pool to perform CPR. The sign may be best placed near the shallow end of the pool or near the steps.
  • Sign up for a local CPR class.

    Remember, active supervision is your first line of defence. Keep those eyes on the prize—your kiddos! It’s easy to get distracted by your phone, the BBQ, or mixing another cocktail, but it only takes a few seconds for a toddler to find their way into the pool area. Never rely on older siblings to keep watch —they might not react quickly enough, be big enough to support their siblings head above water, or know how to perform CPR. Every second counts!