Contents:

A) Pool Fencing Warning for use by retailers

B) Fact Sheet on Inflatable & Above-Ground Swimming Pools For educational purposes

C) Media release

This package was put together by Kidsafe Victoria in consultation with Life Saving Victoria and the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors.

A) Pool Fencing Warning for use by retailers

Any Swimming, Wading, Paddling Pool or Spa that is capable of being filled with water to a depth greater than 300mm (30cms or approximately 1 foot) is required to be protected by a Safety Barrier complying with Australian Standards. Pool Safety Barriers must be designed, constructed, installed, and maintained in accordance with building regulations and the Australian Standard (AS 1926.1-2007). This standard can be purchased from SAI Global www.saiglobal.com

Victorian law requires that before any pool or spa that is required to be enclosed with a Safety Barrier may be installed or erected on land the owner must obtain a Building Permit.  Building Permits can be obtained from either a Municipal Building Surveyor or a Private Building Surveyor.  More information can be obtained from the Building Commission, www.buildingcommission.com.au

Retailers have permission to reproduce the following warning in order to inform consumers of their legal obligations regarding any pools that they may purchase.

WARNING: THIS POOL IS OVER 300mm (30cms) IN DEPTH, THEREFORE CONSUMERS ARE LEGALLY REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT AND ERECT A POOL SAFETY BARRIER COMPLIANT WITH AUSTRALIAN STANDARD AS1926.1-2007.

B) Fact Sheet on Inflatable & Above-Ground Swimming Pools For educational purposes

Download fact sheet here

C) Media Release

11.09.10 link to media release