What You Need To Know About Pool Fencing

Before you begin looking at pool fencing styles, it's important to be aware of all government requirements. Use the following links to learn about pool fencing regulations in Australia. Queensland Government - Pool Fencing Laws & Checklist (or download the pdf) NSW Government - Pool Fencing Checklist

Also, be sure to contact your local council and enquire about the laws and regulations that apply to building a pool fence in your local area. As well as pool fence enclosures, your dividing fence that serves as a pool fence may come under government regulations. 

Swimming Pool Safety Tips

1. Protective barriers require regular maintenance. Fences, gates, doors, windows and other safety     devices should all be kept in working order.
2. Swimming pools must have suitable barriers to prevent toddlers from gaining access.
3. When not in use, lock all doors, windows, and gates that lead to your swimming pool.
4. Never leave toys in the water or at poolside where they might attract your children.
5. Remove steps to aboveground pools when not in use.
6. Prominently display a resuscitation chart within your swimming pool area

Standard pool fencing panels are manufactured in Australia to exceed Australian Standards                        AS. 1926 .1 - 2007 section 3
We can provide you on request - certificate form 15 of inspection & performance for compliance - re std pool fencing panels when full payment of goods has been received & tax invoice has been confirmed directly from FenceCorp.

Pool Fence Design Guidelines

1. All swimming pool gates and pool fences must comply with Australian Standard 1926.
2. Allow for distance from trees, shrubs, pool equipment, and other objects that could be used to climb your pool fence.
3. Pools must have suitable barriers to prevent toddlers from gaining access.
4. All pool fence gates must be above the reach of your children.
5. Swimming pool fence gates must open outward.
6. Your pool fence must be no more than 100mm from off the ground to ensure that small children cannot crawl under it.
7. All exterior horizontal or near horizontal fence rails must be no less than 900mm apart to keep children from scaling the fence. It is also important to consider the interior structure of your pool fence. Gaps between palings or panels also need to be wide enough to keep children from scaling the fence.

Pool Fencing Components

Panels will required panel brackets / shrouds to be attached onto the end of the rails -
use the correct fixings into your desired surface or post being installled.
The type of panel will determine the quantity of brackets needed to install each panel -
* Flat Top / Loop / Loop & Spear Top / Picket Top - 2 rails - 4 brackets per fence panel installing
* Double Top Rail styles- 3 rails - 6 brackets per fence panel installing

Pool Gates will require - self closing hinges & magnetic pool safety latch
Posts for either side of gate will require the hinges & latch to be mounted to the face.
- Usually a taller latch posts is required- so that it is the same height as the latch when it is fully installed as per instructions.

 Put Your Pool Fencing Ideas on Paper

See our example diagram below and then download a printable pdf grid patterned page to draw your design, using the pool fence diagram key. Then contact us. We'll help you smooth out any problems and add the appropriate finishing touches to your pool fence. Our experienced staff is eager to guide you through the process of designing a safe and affordable swimming pool fence.