Pool Fence Regulations Sa

If the property on which a swimming pool is located is not sold the swimming pool can continue to comply with the old.

Pool fence regulations sa. Pool fence regulations the basics metal pool fence with jericho limestone stairs by growing rooms. Fences act 1982 regulation ceased. Pool fence vertical gaps. If the vertical gaps in the fence are greater than 100mm all the way around or only in some sections then the home owner should seek immediate advice from a licensed builder.

For swimming pools built after july 1993 the development act 1993 and associated regulations. For pools built before july 1993 the swimming pools safety act 1972 sa for pools built after july 1993 the development act 1993 sa and associated regulations all swimming pools are required to have safety barriers or fencing to restrict access by young children. Any trees shrubs or any other objects such as a barbeque pot plants toys ladders and chairs must not be within the 90cm non climbable zone. The act requires a swimming pool or spa pool owner to ensure that the pool is enclosed by a fence wall or building to restrict access by young children.

In south australia pool fencing laws are spelled out in two acts. Victoria nsw south australia tasmania western australia and the act all must adhere to the current australian standard. Parliament of south australia. The act requires a swimming pool or spa pool owner to ensure that the pool is enclosed by a fence wall or building to restrict access by young children.

There are currently 3 sets of requirements for pool spa barriers in victoria these are based on when your pool or spa was constructed. Fences exempt land regulations ceased. Sa government gazette online. Australian standard as 1926 1 2012 stipulates that gaps between vertical members of the fence shall not be greater than 100mm.

To prevent children climbing over fencing into the pool area the laws require pool owners to make sure they maintain a non climbable zone around the pool. If the property is sold after 1 october 2008 the child safety barriers must comply with minister s specification sa 76d 298 1 kb pdf before settlement. Pool fence regulations vary from state to state and are continually being updated to improve the safety around water. Swimming pool safety designated safety features for pools built before 1 july 1993.

Vertical gaps in the fence must not be more than 100mm. For swimming pools built before july 1993 the swimming pools safety act 1972. Swimming pools safety act 1972 which requires the swimming pool owner to ensure that the swimming pool is enclosed by a fence wall or.