The act applies to all residential pools and small heated pools with a maximum depth of 400mm or more.
Swimming pool fence height nz.
Has the pool been given a clearance for fencing of swimming pools act 15.
Pool fencing from homeplus provides you with a safe barrier and modern design features which will compliment your pool and garden settings.
Drownings decreased dramatically after the fencing of swimming pools act was enacted in 1987.
Moreover the gate latches must be out of children reach and self locking.
Pool gates can be custom made to match or complement your pool fencing using either aluminium and glass infill or mixture of both.
Higher than 1 8m must have openings 50mm or less or be fitted with a protective cover with height between 1 2m 1 8m must have openings 10mm or less or be fitted with a protective cover.
Trellis or mesh fencing around the pool.
As of 1 january 2017 the fencing of swimming pools act 1987 is no longer in effect.
Research shows that fencing reduces drowning of young children in home pools.
Your local authority administers this law.
Fences shall extend a minimum of 1 2m above the ground around the pool and any pool projections.
See building code clause f9 restricting access to residential pool.
Furthermore the gates must always swing outwards and be self closing.
The law and your responsibility.
Swimming pools must be be inspected and certified every three years.
Existing pools consented and installed before 1 january 2017 are deemed to comply with the residential pool barrier requirements if they complied with the schedule to fencing of swimming pools act 1987.
Before pool fencing legislation was enacted on average 10 young children per year drowned in residential swimming pools.
Pool fences and gates must be at least 1 200mm high.
Inspectors will check to make sure the gate closes securely and fences are well maintained.
Where must the pool fence be built.
If a fence is to be constructed of perforated material netting or mesh which has a dimension greater than 10mm the fence shall extend 1 8m above ground level or pool projections.
Cyclone pool play fence complies with the fencing of swimming pools act 1987 and with the nz plunket society s recommendations.
The fencing of swimming pools act 1987 requires owners to fence the pool and its immediate area according to the specifications in the law.
The pool safety barrier fence may only surround the pool and the area immediately around the pool.
Legislation relating to pool barriers and pool fencing is now the building act 2004.
Ensure there are no trees that could assist young children climbing the fence.
If the pool height is more than 1 2m off the ground then it doesn t requre a fence.
