Temporary Pool Fencing Requirements of New Zealand and Australian

Analytical evidence reveals that many drownings in the secretive pool include youngsters under the age of 5 years. Poor swimming temporary pool fencing is a significant contributing variable to drownings. Necessary swimming pool security needs in NSW are laid out below.

temporary pool fencing is required by law during the construction of the swimming pool, pond and spa before it is filled with water and after it has been installed completely. The temporary pool fencing can be a lifesaver by preventing toddlers, babies, and pets from accidental drowning. temp pool fence panels are designed for long life and regular use to ensure the babies or pets are safe when they play around with water. What's more, we are sure that a self-closing gate can improve the safety level of the fence for toddlers.

Features temporary pool fencing NZ

Good strength and high stability. The material of the fence is high-quality, low carbon steel, so the fence has good strength and high stability.
Corrosion resistance. The surface of the portable pool fencing will be fully galvanized after welding.
Quick and easy to install and dismantle.
A hinged gate attached to the temporary pool fencing will increase the safety level.
It is difficult for children to climb.
Low cost and installation investment.
An artistic appearance can decorate your environment.

Container Loading QTY temporary pool fencing NZ for each item

TEMPORARY POOL FENCE -SQUASHED END OF PIPES
	Dimension	Height/1100mm*Width2300mm
	Outer Frame	OD 32mm*1.5mm wall thickness
	Upright tube	OD 19mm*1.00mm wall thickness
	Spacing	98mm Australia Required Less Than 100mm
	Picket Number	23
	Weight Of Panel	16.28kg/PCS
	40HC CONTAINER LOAD	1000pcs

TEMPORARY POOL FENCE -SQUASHED END OF PIPES
	Dimension	Height/1250mm*Width2300mm
	Outer Frame	OD 32mm*1.5mm wall thickness
	Upright tube	OD 19mm*1.00mm wall thickness
	Spacing	98mm Australia Required Less Than 100mm
	Picket Number	23
	Weight Of Panel	18.15kg
	40HC CONTAINER LOAD	1000 pcs

temporary pool fencing blocks
	Dimension	L620mmW230mmH90mm
	Materials	HDPE 5502
	Finish	5 YEAR NO COLOR FADING BASFC81 PLUS BASF220
	Filled	Inside Filled Concrete
	Weight Of Base	15kg /PCS
	Packing	Metal Pallet Wrapped Plastic
	40HC CONTAINER LOAD	550pcs

Pool fencing laws

The requirements for child-resistant barriers vary depending on when the pool was built and where the pool is located.

There are three different Pool Safety Standards that apply in NSW, depending on when the pool was constructed:

AS 1926-1986, fences and gates for private swimming pools, which applies to pools constructed before 30 August 2008
AS 1926.1 - 2007, swimming pool safety, Part 1 safety barriers for swimming pools which applies to pools constructed between 1 September 2008 to 30 April 2013
AS1926.1 - 2012, swimming pool safety, Part 1 safety barriers for swimming pools constructed after 1 May 2013

Pools built before 1 August 1990

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.

Pools were built after 1 August 1990 but before 1 July 2010

The pool must be surrounded by a fence that separates the pool from the house. Some exemptions apply if the pool is part of:

a minimal property (less than 230 square meters)
a large property (2 hectares or over)
A waterfront property.

Pools built from 1 July 2010

All new pools must be surrounded by a fence that separates the pool from the house.

History of NSW Swimming Pool legislation, regulation and pool barrier standards

Pool Build Date

Act

Regulation

Australian Standard

Pre 1 August 1990

Swimming Pool Act 1992

Swimming Pools Regulation 1992

Pre 1 August 1990, pools were exempted from the standard under section 8, and small, large and waterfront property pools

1 August 1990 to 31 August 2008

Swimming Pool Act 1992

Swimming Pools Regulation 1992

AS 1926-1986

Exemptions to the standards for small, large and waterfront properties.

1 September 2008 to 30 June 2010

Swimming Pool Act 1992

Swimming Pools Regulation 2008, commenced 1 September 2008.

AS 1926.1-2007

1 July 2010 to 30 April 2013

Swimming Pool Act 1992 and Amendment Act 2010 & 2012

Swimming Pools Regulation 2008 amended 1 May 2011.

AS 1926.1-2007

The act ends exemptions to the standards for small, large and waterfront properties from 1 July 2010

1 May 2013 onward

Swimming Pool Act 1992

Swimming Pools Regulation 2008

AS1926.1-2012

1 September 2018 Swimming Pools Act 1992 Swimming Pools Regulation 2018 AS1926.1-2012

*Adapted from Independent Review of temporary pool fencing requirements for backyards= swimming pools in NSW – Michael Lambert. Sept 2015

Note: If the swimming pool barrier is modified, altered or rebuilt, then the current Swimming Pools Act 1992, Swimming Pools Regulation 2008 and Australian Standard AS1926.1-2012 is applied, and previous exemptions cease.

Inflatable pools

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 pool, observe all warning labels attached to the packaging and product. The warning label information may vary according to the pool's height.

Small inflatable pools under 300mm in height

Inflatable pools under 300mm in height should carry the following warning labels:

Pool owners, parents and carers need to be aware of the potential for drowning even in shallow water. It would be best if you always supervise children using these products.
Ensure that the water is kept pure. Water left in inflatable pools for periods can become contaminated and cause illness.
Empty the pool and store it safely (away from young children) when it is not in use.

Large inflatable pools 300mm or more in height

Inflatable pools 300mm or more in height should carry the following warning labels:

the same three warnings as for smaller pools (see above) and
Pool fencing laws affect this product. Before you buy this pool, you should consult your local council.

For large inflatable pools of 300mm or more in height, consult your council on fencing requirements, child-resistant barriers and a warning sign display.

For further information, visit the pool safety checklists page on the NSW Swimming Pool Register.

Spa Pools

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.

For further information, visit the pool safety checklists page on the NSW Swimming Pool Register.

Pools under construction

Builders and owners are responsible for ensuring that a pool's construction site is made secure with a compliant barrier during the construction period, as excavation works may hold more than 300mm of water.

The builder's responsibility finishes with issuing a final occupancy certificate after the works.

However, the occupier of the premises is responsible for the erection and maintenance of a sign stating "this swimming pool is not to be occupied or used." The sign must be displayed at all times while the pool is under construction and only removed once an occupation certificate has been issued for the pool or once a certificate of compliance has been issued. This requirement started on 1 September 2019. Failure to comply with this obligation may lead to a penalty notice being issued.

Key temporary pool fencing measurements

In NSW, a pool fence must:

be at least 1.2m high (as measured from the finished ground level)
not leave a gap at the bottom more significant than 10cm from the finished ground level
if a boundary fence is part of the pool fence, the barrier must be 1.8m high
not have gaps of more than 10cm between any vertical bars in the fence
if containing horizontal climbable bars, have these spaced at least 90cm apart
perforated or mesh barriers must have holes no greater than 13mm for fence heights of 1.2m
perforated or mesh barriers of 1.8m in height with holes more significant than 13mm must not exceed 100mm
The pool fence well maintained and in good working order

Go to the Local Government Pool Safety Booklet for diagrams showing these measurements and other NSW pool safety criteria.

Non-climbable zone

To prevent children from climbing over fencing into the pool area, the laws require pool owners to make sure they maintain a 'non-climbable zone' around the pool.

Any trees, shrubs or other objects such as barbeques, pot plants, toys, ladders and chairs must not be within the 90cm non-climbable zone.
This zone is measured in an arc shape from the top of the pool fence arching towards the ground.
It also includes the space extending 30cm inside the pool area – this space should also be cleared of any potential footholds or handholds.
Any horizontal climbable bars on the pool fence must also be spaced AT LEAST 90cm apart.

If your pool area does not meet these requirements, you can contact a licensed builder, pool technician or fencing contractor to work in line with these safety requirements.

Child-resistant doors and windows

Older swimming pools might include doors or windows as part of the pool fence or barrier. This is no longer allowed.

Doors in pool barriers

If you have a door that forms part of a pool barrier, you must make sure that:

itself closes without the application of manual force
itself latches and requires manual release
the latching device is at least 150cm off the ground
it has a nonclimbable zone of 90cm that is at least 120cm above the floor
does not open toward the pool
it does not have any pet doors.

Windows in temporary pool fencing

If you have windows that form part of a pool barrier, they must have:

a locking device or a security screen fixed to the building prevents them from opening more than 10cm.

If it does not satisfy this requirement, you will need to install a locking device or security screen that reduces the gap to 10cm or less.

Gate closing and latching devices

Check to ensure that your pool gate:

is never propped open, always keeping shut
And swings outwards (away from the pool area). If it does not swing outwards, the gate must be re-hung so that it does.
Shuts automatically from any open position without having to close it forcibly.
Automatically locks (self-latches) when it closes.

If the gate does not lock automatically, the pool gate should be permanently fastened until a new lock and the closing device can be installed. Self-closing and self-latching devices can purchase from most pool and hardware shops and are easily installed.

Signage temporary pool fencing

Appropriate and clear warning Temporary fence signage attached to the pool fence and gate.

In an emergency, the law requires that you have cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) sign displayed near your pool. The sign must be in good condition and able to be read easily from 3 meters.

You can buy a CPR sign from your local pool shop, council or community organizations such as St John Ambulance, the Australian Red Cross or Royal Life Saving.

temporary pool fencing and gate maintenance

All fence bolts, screws and fasteners must be tight and in good order. Any loose bolts, screws and fasteners will tighten or replaced. Self-closing gate hinges, locks and latches sprayed with lubricating oil or silicone.

Manufacturers of the pool fence and gate should provide written instructions on maintaining your pool fence and gate. This may include the regular replacement of springs and regular spraying of self-closing gate hinges, locks and latches with lubricating oil or silicone. Proper maintenance can help prevent many of the faults relating to self-closing and self-latching gates.

Compliance with the Building Ordinance of New Zealand and Australia

temporary pool fencing required to fulfill performance needs in the Building regulations of Australia (BCA). From 1 September 2018, these requirements can be met by using either an efficiency remedy or a deemed-to-satisfy (DTS) option. A deemed-to-satisfy service follows a set dish of what, when and just how to do something. It uses the DTS options from the BCA, which include materials, elements, style variables, and building and construction methods that, if made use of, are deemed to satisfy the performance requirements. On the other hand, an efficiency option is distinct for an individual circumstance. These solutions are often versatile in attaining the outcomes and encourage ingenious layout and technology use.