Top 5 reasons pools fail a pool inspection ❌ These are the most common issues we find during pool inspections and swimming pool inspections. ❌ Gate does not self close A pool gate must shut on its own from any position to pass a pool inspection. ❌ Gate latch is too low or faulty If children can reach the latch or it does not lock every time, the pool safety fence will fail compliance. ❌ Gaps in the fence Any gap under or within the pool safety fence over 100mm is an instant fail and will prevent