Pool Safe & Door Latch
Most state regulations say something along the lines of;
- Gate or door must open outward from pool,
- Gate or door must be self closing and self latching,
- Direct access from the door of a house to the pool area is not allowed,
- The latch must be mounted more than 1.5 m above the ground,
- Gate or door must self latch shut on the first swing,
- If the doors will not have self closing and self latching features; the following rules apply.
- All swimming pools and spas on residential properties in Victoria with a depth greater than 30cm (300mm) are required to be surrounded by a safety barrier.
Self Closer & Door Latch
All pool and spa owners are encouraged to utilise the pool and spa area checking tool, developed by Life Saving Victoria. This includes common faults/non-compliance issues such as:
- Gates that don’t self-latch or self-close.
- Climbable objects in the ‘non climbable’ zone outlined in the Australian Standards (e.g. pot plants, chairs, pool pumps near the pool fencing which could allow a child to climb over the fence).
- Excess space under the fence, and;
- Misuse (e.g. propping the pool gate open).
- Disclaimer: The above checklist does not substitute for a pool inspection and is for educational purposes only.
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