SWIMMING POOL FENCING AND ALTERATIONS
Stainless Or Rust We have over 15 years of experience in the construction of swimming pools fencing and outdoor areas. Using this knowledge we can assist you with a design to suit your project goals regardless of the location. All are products are manufactured to suit the harsh Australian weather conditions. We provide pool fencing in Port Stephens and Surrounding Areas
All of our solutions for glass, stainless steel and aluminium swimming pool fencing are designed and built with strength and robustness to provide optimum safety and security for your family and home.
IS YOUR SWIMMING POOL FENCE AND GATES LEGAL!!!
Please read the Swimming Pool Fencing inspection self-assessment checklists to see if your Swimming Pool Fencing is LEGAL...
If your Swimming Pool Fencing doesn't comply, give us a call at Stainless Or Rust.
Semi Frameless Glass Fencing
A safe and more affordable way to use glass for your fencing. Your choice of
custom powder coated aluminium in a wide range of colours to suit your home
316 marine grade stainless steel posts and balustrade. (best for saltwater pools)
Toughened 6, 8, 10 or 12mm safety glass.
Other options include pad mounted clamps or extruded posts.
Glass and Stainless Steel Balustrade
(best for saltwater pools)
A safe and more affordable way to use glass and Stainless Steel for your fencing.
16 marine grade stainless steel posts and Balustrade
Toughened 6, 8, 10 or 12mm safety glass.
Aluminium and Glass Pool Fencing
A more budget conscious solution, and comes in a wide variety of colours and finishes, individually tailored to your design.
Matching gates and safety latch fittings available.
Suitable for boundary fences, pool surrounds and security fencing.
All of our pool fencing installations are to industry standards and installed with the strictest adherence to council requirements in your area. Contact us today to see how Stainless Or Rust can assist you with your pool fencing.
Pool Fencing Regulations in NSW
The state regulations of NSW apply to Sydney as well as well as other NSW cities. NSW has done a comprehensive review of ‘Swimming Pools Act 1992, which has been finalised in 2012. This new pool fencing regulations has a lot of similarities with the QLD regulations that was brought out in 2010. The main purpose of this comprehensive review was to make pools in NSW safer for the young children.
The new regulations states that:
Every home with swimming pools has to be registered by 29th October 2013.
Registration will be available to use by 29th of April 2013.
Failing to register will attract a penalty of $2,200.
Every home has to have a pool compliance certificate before the property is rented or sold
Pool registration must be done within 12 months of its establishment
Pool fencing must be certified within 12 months as well
Pool owners can certify their own pool fence however it is advisable to hire a professional to do the job, Because otherwise important elements of the pool fencing certification may be missed and pool owners might be exposed to a massive fine for having illegal pool fencing.
Always consult with your local council to make sure you follow their requirements.
Pool Fencing Requirements
be at least 1.2m high.
not have gaps in the fence or below the fence wider than 100mm.
not have footholds, handholds or other means for a young child to be able to climb.
have no items such as outdoor furniture, BBQ’s, bikes, pot plants, gym equipment, ladders, trees and shrubs with low branches, garden trellis or other items located within 1.2m of the pool gates.
All swimming pool gates should:
be self-closing from any point of release without applying manual force.
have the latch release located more than 1.5 metres above the ground or in a position where it cannot be operated by a young child.
be at least 1.2m high.
not have gaps in the gate or below the gate greater than 100 mm.
not have footholds, hand-holds or other means for a young child to be able to climb.
have no items such as outdoor furniture, BBQ's, bikes, pot plants, gym equipment, ladders, trees and shrubs with low branches, garden trellis and other items located within 1.2m.
Double gates, roller doors and tilt up doors are not permitted to form part of the pool fencing enclosure.
Padlocks and keyed locks are not permitted devices to secure gates.
The skimmer box should be fitted with a safety device to prevent children using the skimmer box as a seat.
Pools Installed after 1989 (additional requirements)
All swimming pool gates are to open outwards, away from the pool area.
Pools Installed after 1992 (additional requirements)
If the swimming pool enclosure includes a wall that contains a door or window which permits access to the pool enclosure, it should be secured according to Australian Standard AS1926.1.
