Statistical evidence shows that the majority of drownings in private swimming pools involves children under the age of 5 years. Inadequate pool fencing is a major contributing factor to drownings. Key pool safety requirements in NSW are outlined below. The requirements for child-resistant barriers vary depending on when the pool was built and where the pool is located.
Access to the pool from the house must be restricted at all times. Windows and doors may form part of the barrier, but they must be compliant. The pool must be surrounded by a fence that separates the pool from the house. Some exemptions apply if the pool is part of:. Pre 1 August pools exempted from the standard under section 8 and small, large and waterfront property pools.
Sept Owners of premises with swimming pools, including inflatable swimming pools, must ensure their pools comply with fencing laws. If you own or buy an inflatable swimming pools, observe all warning labels attached to the packaging and product. The warning label information may vary according to the pool's height. For large inflatable pools of mm or more in height consult your council on fencing requirements, child-resistant barriers and a warning sign display.
If your spa pool does not have a securely fastened, child-resistant structure such as a door, lid, grille or mesh preventing access to the spa when not in use, you must install a fence to prevent access to the spa area. Builders and pool owners have a responsibility to ensure that the construction site for a pool is made secure with a compliant barrier during the construction period, as excavation works may hold water more than mm.
The responsibility of the builder finishes with the issuing of a final occupancy certificate at the completion of the works. Swimming Pools can provide years of enjoyment and family activity, but they can also be a danger zone for small children if not well protected.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, accidental drowning is a leading cause of death among children under 5 years old. They find that many pool related accidents are avoidable with proper safeguards and supervision; a pool fence is just one of those safeguards. The following is our interpretation of the ICC Codes for residential in-ground pools.
There may be other codes applicable to your situations that are not listed here. Click here for more information, including how to purchase a copy of the ICC codes. With the exception of all portable residential spas, portable residential exercise spas and spas or hot tubs with a lockable safety cover that complies with ASTM F, all outdoor swimming pools are required to be surrounded by a barrier that complies with Sections Installed pool fences should be at least inches high from finished ground level, as measured along the outside of the fence and should have no more than a two-inch gap from the bottom of the fence to the ground.
The fence should block anything more than four-inches in diameter from passing through one of its openings. Any horizontal members spaced less than inches apart must be placed on the pool side of the fence and the vertical spacing cannot exceed 1.
There must be a "clear zone" no less than inches around the exterior of the fence and around any permanent structures or equipment such as pumps, filters and heaters that can be used to climb over the fence. The fence or barrier must not be climbable. If made of stone or brick i. The fence cannot be any closer than inches to the pool's edge. Contact your local government or pool safety inspector to ensure the pool fence or barrier is compliant. Both you and your neighbour are responsible for maintaining this barrier under the pool safety laws.
Spas and some portable wading pools need a complying barrier, even if they have fully lockable, solid covers. Home Homes and housing Buying and owning a home Pool safety Pool laws and standards Pool fences and barriers. Print Pool fences and barriers If you have a pool, it must have a pool fence or barrier. If your pool fence or barrier is damaged, you must repair it immediately.
Responsibility for pool fences and barriers Owner The pool owner usually owns the land and must ensure the pool fence or barrier is compliant. Tenant Tenants renting a property with a pool must keep the pool gate closed and ensure there are no objects near the pool area that would allow children to access the pool.
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