Contents:
A) Pool Fencing Warning for use by retailers
B) Fact Sheet on Inflatable & Above-Ground Swimming Pools For
educational purposes
C) Media release
This package was put together by
Kidsafe Victoria in consultation with Life Saving Victoria and the Australian
Institute of Building Surveyors.
A) Pool Fencing Warning for use by retailers
Any Swimming,
Wading, Paddling Pool or Spa that is capable of being filled with water to a
depth greater than 300mm (30cms or approximately 1 foot) is required to be
protected by a Safety Barrier complying with Australian Standards. Pool Safety
Barriers must be designed, constructed, installed, and maintained in accordance
with building regulations and the Australian Standard (AS 1926.1-2007). This
standard can be purchased from SAI Global www.saiglobal.com
Victorian
law requires that before any pool or spa that is required to be enclosed with a
Safety Barrier may be installed or erected on land the owner must obtain a
Building Permit. Building Permits can be
obtained from either a Municipal Building Surveyor or a Private Building
Surveyor. More information can be
obtained from the Building Commission, www.buildingcommission.com.au
Retailers
have permission to reproduce the following warning in order to inform consumers
of their legal obligations regarding any pools that they may purchase.
WARNING: THIS POOL IS OVER 300mm (30cms)
IN DEPTH, THEREFORE CONSUMERS ARE LEGALLY REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT
AND ERECT A POOL SAFETY BARRIER COMPLIANT WITH AUSTRALIAN STANDARD
AS1926.1-2007.
B) Fact Sheet on Inflatable & Above-Ground Swimming Pools For
educational purposes
Download fact sheet here
C) Media Release
11.09.10 link to media release
