Complying with the NSW Pool Fencing Regulations in 2026
If you own a swimming pool or spa in New South Wales, understanding your obligations in 2026 is essential. Pool compliance is not just something to think about when selling or leasing a property. In NSW, pool owners must register their pool or spa, maintain a compliant child-resistant barrier, and display CPR signage. These rules […]
Swimming Pools Regulation 2018
Understanding Compliance for Your Pool Enclosure Since around 2020, the Swimming Pools Regulation 2018 requires Certifiers to follow this legislation when carrying out an assessment. This means pool owners must demonstrate that their pool enclosure has remained compliant since its construction. The key date is August 31, 2008 being the reference used in the Regulations. […]
Planning Ahead – Overgrown Hedging in NCZ’s
This Hedging is in NCZ5 of the Boundary Fence – How to retain vegetation Hedging and Pool Fences Don’t Mix It’s a common story for many homeowners — the pool was perfectly compliant when first built, but over the years, the garden has grown up around it. Before long, those lovely hedges are towering […]
How to Measure your Boundary Fence Height
Do you know how to identify finished ground level? It is any surface that is situated near the base of the Boundary fence within 500mm of the Boundary Fence . Below we see a retaining wall at the base of the left Boundary Fence. The rear Boundary Fence generally has no retaining wall, except […]
Improve your Chance of Compliance
All pool owners can improve their chances of Compliance by learning more about the minimum requirements. If your pool enclosure hasn’t been inspected in the past four years or compliance was last issued under a superseded Standard, the likelihood of maintaining compliance is reduced. The introduction of the Swimming Pools Regulations 2018 has impacted many […]
Let’s Talk Lattice
When lattice is used a height extension that is attached to the top of a Boundary Fence, you will find that your fence does not comply with AS1926.1-2012. Timber Lattice has open apertures that exceed 10mm The criss-cross components can be grabbed and as such are a climbable point The attachment of an extension creates […]
Five Easy to fix Maintenance Issues
Five Easy to fix Maintenance Issues Book An Inspection We tend to regularly see five common failures to comply when inspecting for pool compliance in Sydney NSW. There are five simple and easy-to-fix checks that you can carry out yourself to allow us to issue same day Compliance to you. COMPLIANT CPR SIGN Display a […]
The Problem with Intersections
Many pool fences intersect with either the residence or the boundary fence. Time to check your intersections have been correctly configured to improve your chance of compliance. Below are some examples of non-compliant intersections. Once you understand the concept you will be able identify any defects. Traversable Intersections: Inspect all intersections to ensure they are not […]
What is Non Climbable Zone NCZ5 and how to comply with it
The presence of Non Climbable Zone NCZ5 is a complete change from the older standard and causes pool owners some confusion. Your Swimming Pool Inspector is required to assess your Pool Enclosure using AS1926.1-2012. Let’s talk about how pool fencing is assessed after the release of the Swimming Pools Regulations 2018 In the example above, […]
A compliant location for your CPR sign
To identify a compliant position for the CPR sign choose a prominent position within the pool enclosure. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialised treatment is available. Sometimes a suitable position for the signage is not obvious. The examples below show locations […]