Have a minimum height of 1 2 metres have no holes where a child could get through.
Swimming pool fence height nz.
The fencing of swimming pools act 1987 requires owners to fence the pool and its immediate area according to the specifications in the law.
Ensure there are no trees that could assist young children climbing the fence.
Cyclone pool play fence complies with the fencing of swimming pools act 1987 and with the nz plunket society s recommendations.
Pool gates can be custom made to match or complement your pool fencing using either aluminium and glass infill or mixture of both.
As of 1 january 2017 the fencing of swimming pools act 1987 is no longer in effect.
Furthermore the gates must always swing outwards and be self closing.
This average has reduced to two young children per year.
Inspectors will check to make sure the gate closes securely and fences are well maintained.
Legislation relating to pool barriers and pool fencing is now the building act 2004.
Where must the pool fence be built.
If the pool height is more than 1 2m off the ground then it doesn t requre a fence.
The act applies to all residential pools and small heated pools with a maximum depth of 400mm or more.
Swimming pools must be be inspected and certified every three years.
This checklist is provided for your convenience but does not cover every situation.
Moreover the gate latches must be out of children reach and self locking.
See building code clause f9 restricting access to residential pool.
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.
Trellis or mesh fencing around the pool.
Fences shall extend a minimum of 1 2m above the ground around the pool and any pool projections.
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.
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.
The pool safety barrier fence may only surround the pool and the area immediately around the pool.
The law and your responsibility.
Research shows that fencing reduces drowning of young children in home pools.
Pool fences and gates must be at least 1 200mm high.
Before pool fencing legislation was enacted on average 10 young children per year drowned in residential swimming pools.