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Install a swimming pool

December 30th 2008 01:28
install a pool
If you have enough room, a swimming pool completes a backyard. It ensures hours of enjoyment and relaxation, and best of all relief for the inevitable hot days. It is said that even winter is becoming warmer every year, giving you more time to use your pool.

Before you start digging, take some time to become familiar with local council rules governing pools. Swimming pools require council approval, so it is wise to plan ahead.


The Swimming Pools Act pertaining to your state would govern all swimming pools on a residential property, motel, or moveable dwelling. Different states amend their Act from time to time, so be sure to check the exact details before you make grand plans for your backyard.

Swimming pool regulations are in place for a good reason, to protect children’s safety. This is why a swimming pool must be surrounded by a child proof fence. Some exceptions apply, but councils will outline these exceptions. If you are getting a pool for aesthetic reasons, and can’t stand the sight of the fencing, don’t get a pool. Even if you don’t have kids, an unfenced pool is dangerous for neighbour’s or friends children.

The fence must be kept in good state of repair, as it is useless with a broken gate or if it has fallen down on one side. Of course, gates must be kept closed, in the safety latch, not chocked open. The wall of a house may be used as part of the child proof fence, as long as there are no entry points in the wall. Spas do not need to be fenced, as long as access to the spa is restricted according to the appropriate regulations.


Swimming pool design, construction and safety are subject to Australian Standards, being AS 1926 - 1986 and AS 1926.1 - 1993 for fencing, AS 1926.2 - 1995 for fencing location, and AS 2818 – 1993 for safety guidelines.

Inspectors can check swimming pools at random, as well as the police, and penalities do apply. It would be worthwhile to construct the pool and the fence according to the Australian Standards and council regulations from the word go. This will save costly changes later on.

Water restrictions are a part of Australian life, so check with your local water authority regarding filling up new and existing swimming pools. There are many decisions to be made before constructing a new swimming pool such as size, type, materials, landscaping, pavers and render. Checking with council is the best place to start, to understand the limitations the regulations may place on the renovation. Go and fulfill the Australian dream!


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