Title Page
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Location:
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Conducted on:
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Council reference number:
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Pool/Spa construction date:
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Prepared by:
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Supervisor & registration number:
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Owners name & contact info:
Type of pool/spa
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Type
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Type of pool/spa
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Inground or above ground
2.1 General
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Barrier & gate must be a permanent structure, made from durable material.
2.3.1 fencing height
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Barrier height not less than 1.2m.
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NCZ 1.2m radius down from the top of the barrier (outside).
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Reg147C(C) - If paling fence must be minimum 1.5m high.
2.3.2 Perforated material or mesh
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Openings in fence not greater than 13mm shall have fence height min 1.2m.
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(a) Openings in fence greater than 13mm but less than 100mm shall have fence height min 2.4m. OR
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(b) Openings in fence greater than 13mm but less than 100mm with a cranked top shall have a height not less than 1.8m.
2.4 Retaining wall or other such barrier (on high side of pool)
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(a) Minimum 2.4m high (& in accordance with Clause 2.6)
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(b) Does NOT slope more than 15⁰
2.4 Retaining wall or other such barrier (on low side of pool)
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(c) Minimum 1.2m high (& in accordance with Clause 2.6) OR
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(d) Minimum 2.4m high (if not compliant with Clause 2.6)
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Does NOT slope more than 15⁰
2.5 Ground clearance
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Gap between ground and barrier no greater than 100mm.
2.6 Outside surface
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If projections or indentation greater than 10mm they must be no less than 900mm spaced apart.
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Any lower indentations or projections to be minimum 1.1m from top of barrier
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Ignore projections/indentations if horizontal members have minimum 60⁰ splay
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If fence specifically designed to lean towards pool - must NOT slope more than 15⁰
2.7 Horizontal climbable members [includes boundary fence. Outside of pool area]
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(a) Horizontal members shall be no less than 900mm apart if vertical openings are greater than 10mm.
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(b) Fences with rails - top surface of lower rail shall be no less than 1.1m below the top of the fence.
2.8 Horizontal non-climbable members
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(a) horizontal members not complying with 2.7 have 60⁰ splay &
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(b) Vertical members spaced no more than 10mm apart.
2.9 Horizontal surfaces inside the fencing
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300mm deep NCZ maintained within the pool area, unless vertical openings no more than 10mm wide.
2.10 Vertical members
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Openings no greater than 100mm.
2.11.1 & 147C (b)
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Gate swings away from pool area.
147D - requirements for doors or gates (A.K.A. child resistant doorsets)
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(a) self-latching device installed
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(b) opening mechanism minimum 1.5m high
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(c) Self-closing device fitted - self-closing device will close the gate from any open position without manual force.
147E windows in walls used as barriers
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(a) not less than 2.4m above ground level of pool area; or
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(b) not less than 1.5m above the floor level of the room containing the window; or
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(c) not openable more than 125mm; or
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(d) have securely fitted fly screen/mesh of adequate strength.
2.11.3.1 Latching device
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Automatically operate on the closing of the gate.
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Cannot be re-opened without manual release.
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The latch shall not be able to:<br>• inadvertently be adjusted during operation;<br>• locked in the ‘open’ position; or<br>• adjusted without the use of tools.
2.11.3.2 Location of latch (if lower than 1.5m)
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(a) On the inside of the barrier;
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(b) Access to the latch must be in a position to reach over or through the barrier no lower than 1.2m above FFL OR,<br>Not less than 1.1m above the highest lower rail.
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(c) At least 150mm below the top of barrier or hand-hole.
2.11.3.3 Shielding of latch (when latch is below 1.5m)
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No opening greater than 10mm within 450mm of latch
Security of closure - when gate is closed and latched it can’t be:
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lifted to release the latch OR,
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unhinge the gate OR,
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increase the gap underneath greater than 100mm.
2.15 Above-ground pools
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Pool sides acting as the barrier if height is not less than 1.2m.
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Must comply with 2.3, 2.6, 2.7 & 2.8.
2.16 Balcony balustrades where balcony floor level is less than 2.4m above NGL of pool area
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The balcony balustrade must comply as a pool/spa barrier. OR
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The window/s & door/s must comply with Clause 2.13 & 2.14. (child resistant window & child resistant doorset).
Reg 147ZF - circumstances in which a certificate of barrier NON-compliance must be issued immediately
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Is the barrier incapable of being made compliant within 60 days?
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Is the owner unlikely to bring the barrier into compliance within 60 days?
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Does the non-compliance pose a significant risk to life or safety?
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Can to gate/doorset be open without operating the latch?
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Is the gate/doorset unable to be closed completely?
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Is any part of the barrier less than 1m in height?
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If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then a Form 24 must be issued immediately.
Compliance
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Is Pool Safety Barrier compliant with the applicable standard to allow for a Form 23 - Certificate of Compliance to be issued. OR
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If non-compliant, will you instead issue the owner a list setting out the non-compliant items, giving the owner maximum 60 days in which to bring the Pool Safety Barrier into compliance with the applicable standard.
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Note. Inspector must advise owner of their intention to carry out a reinspection specifying a date not more than 60 days after the owner receives the notice.
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