subject: Victorian Pool Fencing Rules And Regulations That You Need To Know [print this page] Whether youre in Bendigo and are looking to upgrade your old pool fence, or are building in Melbourne and want to make sure that everything is by the books, its important that youre aware of Victorias glass pool fencing legal requirements.
The minimum depth requirement:
If your pool is deeper than 300 mm (and we hope that it is), then you require a fence around the swimming area. And as long as the pool is there, the fence needs to be as well, which makes it smart to choose a material that will stand up to harsh conditions and look good for years to come.
Fence height:
The minimum height for the entire fence line is 1200 mm from the surface. A safety barrier is allowed to be made of any type of material such as metal, glass or timber. The only requirement in this regard is that it needs to have a reasonable lifespan when it is exposed to likely weather elements such as sun and rain, as well as other additional variables like pool chemicals, pollution, decay, insects, etc. Powder coated aluminiumslats, toughened glass and Colorbond steel are all recommended pool fencing materials.
General Pool Fencing Requirements:
Your pool fence has to prevent access from your house and your neighbours property to the pool, top to bottom. The lowest point of the structure must be less than 100 mm off the ground for the full length of the fence. Also, any horizontal rails within the fencing structure which could easily be climbed on, such as rails or rods, should be spaced at least 900 mm apart. The maximum spacing between any vertical element of your pool fencing must be no more than 100mm.
Pool gate prerequisites:
Every Victorian pool gate must close by itself from any open position, and latch itself when it does so. The gate is only allowed to open outwards, away from the pool, and must have a latch which is either 1500 mm from the ground or covered, preventing children from opening it. Its also illegal for property owners to prop open or tie back a pool gate, or to obstruct it from closing properly.
Walls and windows, and how they can form part of your pool fence:
External walls are allowed to be used for fencing or barriers around your pool so long as they dont have any doors which open directly into the pool enclosure. All windows should be child resistant this means that windows are at least 1200 mm above the floor, do not open wider than 100 mm or have been fitted with security screens. If there are any windows within the wall, these need to be treated so that no access is available through them to the pool.
To make sure that all Victorian pool fencing legislation is adhered to in your backyard, its vital that you call a team of fencing professionals that know all the rules and regulations. Factory Direct Fencing are the experts that more and more families around the state are turning to for stylish and practical pool fencing that will keep your children safe all year round.
Dont let an incident occur at your home. Be smart, play by the rules and enjoy all the family fun that a backyard glass pool fencingcan bring. For manufacturing and supply services, Factory Direct Fencing is the only choice.
