Fencecorp Australia: How to Buy Pool Fencing

Your choice of appropriate pool fencing may be your most important purchase to safeguard your family as well as your swimming pool investment. According to the NSW Government Safewaters Site, "Statistics show that half of all children under the age of five that drown, do so in private swimming pools or spas".

Government Pool Fencing Regulations

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 and NSW.

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.

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.

Fencecorp Australia Manufactures Pool Fencing to Standard

Pool fences from Fencecorp Australia are manufactured in Australia to exceed AS1926.1-1993 section 3, which is 'Australian standard swimming pool safety.' We provide you with a certificate of inspection and performance for compliance along with your invoice upon your purchase of pool fencing from Fencecorp Australia.

Interested in Glass Pool Fencing? Our system of glass fencing uses 8mm toughened glass with polished edges. All our glass complies with strict Australian Standards AS1288. Get the details on Glass Pool Fencing.

Pool Fencing Components

Along with panels, you'll need other components to erect your swimming pool fence. Panels do not include the fittings you need to attach them to a post. Shrouds, which include the screws you need, are required for various styles of fencing panels.

• Loop and loop & spear panels, picket panels, and flat top panels require four (4) shrouds for each fencing panel.
• Double Top "A" & "B" types require six (6) shrouds for each panel.
• Pool gates come with safety latch, hinges, and the screws to attach them. Pool gateposts are sold separately and are the same posts used for the fencing panels.

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.