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 […]
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 If your pool enclosure hasn’t been inspected in the past four years or compliance was last issued under a superseded Standard, the likelihood of maintaining compliance is reduced.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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Earth Bonding is mandatory AS/NZS3000:2018
When planning a new pool area or adjusting your existing pool fencing, consider more than just minimum fence heights. Compliance is essential when selling, leasing, or if you’re a foster carer. However, pool fences must also meet electrical safety standards. If your pool fence is within 1.25 meters of the pool edge, it must be […]
5 Other Common Mistakes that Result in Non-Compliant Pools
There are around 400,000 private swimming pools in NSW and many families enjoy spending quality time in their pools with family and friends. In 2024 all new pools must meet the minimum requirements of the current Standard AS1926.1-2012 and the Swimming Pools Regulation 2018 and be surrounded by a compliant pool barrier that separates the […]