For the purpose of simplicity, in this document, the use of the term pool has the same meaning as swimming pool, as defined in the swimming pools act. Australian pool fence safety standards total pool safety. Parts 1 and 2 comprise the requirements for pool barriers while part 3 relates to water recirculation and filtration systems. Safety standards for swimming pools and spas cardinia. Shoalhaven libraries provide online access to the australian standards. Hande issue compliance certificates with supporting test reports with every job. It was approved on behalf of the council of standards australia on 17 january 2007. This standard was implemented to assist pool owners in avoiding any poolrelated accidents. Beautiful high quality metal wrought iron sliding house main. Incubator the standards australia incubator is a sandpit for playing with new ideas and testing concepts. Pool fencing must designed in accordance with australian standard as1926. Pool safety barriers new south wales edition 1 nsw has in excess of 350,000 private swimming pools. The current australian standard as1926 2012 the standard is in place as the standard in nsw, victoria, south australia.
Swimming pool safety safety barriers for swimming pools specifies requirements for the design, construction and performance of fences, gates, retaining walls, windows, door sets and balconies intended to form a barrier that will restrict the. Nsw swimming pool register pool self assessment checklist pools built or installed after 1 0520 australian standard as1926. Arc fences is committed to ensuring the safety of children around the pool. For its part 1, it contains safety barriers for swimming pools. Postmay 2016 for post may 2016 swimming pools and spas, the regulations require compliance with the building code of australia bca, the bca references as1926. Such statements do not provide sufficient detail for the rbs to issue a building permit or for the builder. Pool barrier to be constructed in accordance with as1926. The definition of the term swimming pool in the standard is.
Boundaryline fencing systems cantilever glass balustrade and pool fence design calculations summary index producer statement design test loads test results 6a mantel avenue, henderson. Swimming pools that commenced construction from the 1st may 20, must have a barrier that complies with australian standard as1926. It is important that any work carried out on a pool fence is conducted in accordance with a building permit and is built to the australian standard, including. As 1926 set2012 swimming pool safety standards set sai. Level 1 303 sevenoaks street cannington, western australia 6107. As 1926 set2012 swimming pool safety standards set.
These are required by the certifier who does the final inspection on your new pool or home. Location of safety barriers for swimming pools australian standard as28201993 gate units for private swimming pools. The height of a fence must be measured and comply with this part on the same side of the fence as the nonclimbable zone. A, if this isnt possible hinge cone supplied must be. Safety barriers for swimming pools western australia. This is the australian standard for swimming pool safety. Safety barriers for swimming pools australian standard as1926. I confirm that i was a member of australian standards committee cs034 swimming pool safety from 1988 to 20.
Swimming pool or spa constructed between 1 may 2010 to 30 april 20 is to comply with australian standard as1926. Buy as 1926 set2012 swimming pool safety standards set from sai. Pool fencing laws and standards are there to keep children safe. Ncz 1 minimum distance between horizontal members capable of providing a foot or toe hold to. Pool safety barriers home sutherland shire council.
This is done by providing various options on pool designs, construction and performance. Distance between top of hinges must be minimum of 900mm pic. Oxworks issue compliance certificates with supporting test reports with every job. Failure to comply with the act, regulations or building permit whilst building work is being carried out is a breach of section 16 of. Swimming pools wingecarribee shire council online customer. The pool fence must be at least 1200mm high all the way around measured from the outside of the pool.
All swimming pool fences are a safety product, and must be manufactured and installed to comply with as1926. It is not appropriate that designers only use general notes such as. Where the application is for a proprietary safety barrier that complies with as 1926. Spasa australia has released a guide to help the industry understand and apply as 1926. View our range of 2205 duplex stainless steel spigots for frameless glass pool fencing and frameless glass railing. It begins by stating that a barrier shall be designed and constructed so that it will restrict access by young children and goes on to say that the barrier shall be a permanent structure. Commencement 2 application2 relationship between the. Pool fencing manufactured by arc fences undergo stringent tests to ensure compliance with australian standard as 1926. Aluminium pool fencing at hande products surround your. Swimming pool and spa registration and fencing maroondah. Below is a photo of the testing setup to comply with as1926. Any swimming pool or spa pool constructed from 1 july 2010 must be surrounded by a compliant barrier that separates the pool from the house.
Swimming pool or spa constructed after 1 may 20 is to comply with australian standard as1926. The objective of this standard is to assist pool owners and pool users to avoid poolrelated drowning by providing the design, construction and performance specifications of various barrier options, which. All of our products are nata tested and comply with australian standards. Spasa australia forum report spasa victoria swimming. The current australian standard as1926 2012 the standard is in place as the standard in nsw, victoria, south australia, tasmania, western australia and the act. No climbable objects within 300mm of the fence, on the inside of the fence, where gaps between vertical members exceed 10mm inside. I believe its contents may be of interest to many more of your readers. The extensive oxworks aluminium garden fencing range has brought style, colour and safety to thousands of homes throughout australia. These documents have been updated a number of times and, as a result, apply differently at different points in time. On 1 may 20 volume two of the bca will reference as1926. The swimming pools act 1992 and its regulations work together with australian standard 1926 as1926 to establish the safety standards for backyard swimming pools. Its a place for you to share your vision of how we could develop standards better and how they could add greater value to australian society by being delivered in more user focused ways. Jul 11, 2016 spasa australia has released a guide to help the industry understand and apply as 1926. As 1926 set2012 swimming pool safety standards set sai global.
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