Every homeowner is confused for at least a few minutes when deciding on the right swimming pool fencing option. There are several, but mostly swimming pool installation companies recommend glass fencing. There are several reasons why one should get glass fence panels Sydney installed. The only stipulation here is that they have to be installed keeping pool fencing regulations set by the Australian government in mind. Laws say that these rules and regulations must be adhered to by anyone with a private pool.
ARE THE RULES SAME FOR EVERYONE?
The answer to this question is ‘no’, the rules are not the same for everyone, and the requirements will mainly depend on when your pool was built and its location.
SWIMMING POOLS BUILT BEFORE 1ST AUGUST 1990
The regulations say these pools that access from the house have to be restricted at all times. All windows and doors that form part of the barrier have to be compliant.
POOLS CONSTRUCTED BETWEEN 1ST AUGUST 1990 AND 1ST JULY 2010
Pools built between this duration should have a fence surrounding them from all sides, separating the pool from the house. You can use any fencing, including glass-made frameless pool fencing Sydney, but it has to be strong enough to withstand traffic and nature.
POOLS BUILT AFTER 2010
If you have constructed your pool after 2010 and it is still unfenced, make sure that you get it fenced as soon as possible using high-quality glass fence panels Sydney. Laws say that pulls built after 1st July 2010 have to be surrounded by a fence from all sides that separate the pool from the house.
CURRENT REGULATIONS FOR SWIMMING POOL FENCING ACROSS NEW SOUTH WALES
There are vital measurements that all pool fences must meet, including:
Minimum height – 1.2m from ground level
No gap more significant than 10cm at the bottom or between any vertical bars
The boundary fence barrier must stand at 1.8m in height
Holes in perforated/mesh barriers cannot be greater than 13mm
The functionality of the pool fence must be regularly checked
All maintenance should be carried out in a timely fashion
The surrounding areas of the swimming pool should be maintained as a non-climbable zone to stop children from climbing over the fence. It is expected to maintain this zone as per the following regulations.
There is no object, such as flower pots, chairs, tables etc., within 90 cm of the non-climbable zone.
This also includes the space extending 30 cm inside the poolside area.
Horizontal bars on the pool fans must be 90 cm apart.
