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I thought I’d share a picture of a solution to a climbable surface which balanced compliance, aesthetics and cost. Australian Standard AS1926.1-1993 outlines the non-climbable zones applicable to a pool barrier and in this case it applied to two clauses...

Where a boundary fence forms part of the pool barrier the most recent Standard (AS1926.1-2012) requires there not to be any climbable surface/objects on the inside of the fence within a 900mm arc measured down and out from the top...

I thought I’d share a picture of a homeowner’s innovative thinking which addressed the issue of a large gap between the bottom of the pool barrier and ground level. The relevant Australian Standard (in this case AS1926.1-2012) for this pool...

Australian Standard AS1926.1-2012 outlines the non-climbable zones applicable to a pool barrier. The relevant section, described in this article, applies to pool barriers that are less than 1,800mm in height (which can be climbable on both sides). They do not...

For pool barriers required to be assessed against AS1926.1-1993 (including amendment 1), where there is direct access to the pool area from a building, there are a number of requirements for the door-set to comply with. Among a number of...

While undertaking this pool barrier compliance inspection, there was a corner of the pool fence where it intersected with the house that presented a number of interconnected non-compliant issues for this homeowner. The compliance issues identified were: The brick window...

The Standard for pool fencing height under AS1926.1—1993 states that “effective fencing height shall be not less than 1.2m and be considered to be effective if a quadrant of radius 1.2m provides a clear span of 1.2m to finished ground...

The Standard for pool gates state that “Gates shall be fitted with a self-closing device that will close the gate from any position, with a stationary start, without the application of a manual force and operate the latch”. When undertaking...

Pool Barrier Inspection Services don’t just inspect pool fences for compliance certificates. Our VBA-registered inspector can provide you with professional swimming pool compliance advice – whether you are considering installing a pool or spa, in the process of building one,...

Depending on the Standard, there shall be no handholds or footholds, objects or plants that will facilitate climbing within a non-climbable zone (arc of 900mm or 1200mm measured from the top of the pool barrier). An item or object that...