So you’re thinking about installing a swimming pool or spa, and you’ve begun researching the market for fun shapes and styles for your residential property.
With all the fun stuff aside, hopefully your research has led you to the private pool & spa standards and regulations in Victoria for a better understanding of what is required.
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Home outdoor entertainment has become more prevalent in modern times, with homeowners spending more quality outdoor time with family and friends, and all in the comfort of their own homes.
For those fortunate enough to own a swimming pool, we’re instantly transported to thoughts of sunshine, hot summers, relaxing weekends, BBQs, family/friends events, and the sound of kids and adults laughing and splashing about. What a great addition to your home!
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It’s time! You’ve made a decision on the swimming pool you want installed, and you’ve probably been thinking about the safety and security around that space too. We have good news for you – it’s the perfect time to start discussing and planning the selection of your glass pool fencing with the team at Frameless Impressions.
This process can be tricky if you’re trying to undertake the decision-making process by yourself, as there are numerous pool fencing options available, but more importantly you need to ensure that these potential safety fences comply with current Standards and Regulations in Victoria, including the most recent updates to swimming pool and spa legislation.
While it’s easy to get caught up in the fun of dreaming about installing a swimming pool or spa, the protection and active supervision of young children and adults who are not that confident in-and-around water isn’t a consideration that should be overlooked.
Since the year 2000 there have been 27 drowning deaths of children 5 years and younger in private, residential pools. In these instances, the Coroner found that in at least 20 of these cases a non-compliant safety barrier may have played a role in the deaths of the young children. As a swimming pool and/or spa owner, you have a legal obligation to ensure and maintain the correct operation of barriers and fencing around pools to help prevent avoidable deaths like these.
If you’re lost and don’t know where to begin researching, check out the following guide on spa & swimming pool fencing regulations or read the full Victoria Building Authority (VBA) or Swimming Pool and Spa Association (SPASA) guides where they pinpoint a few of the more important things to note to ensure the safety of family, pets, and friends.
Read More›The warmer months are always great for bringing a multitude of people together. Cherished in any Australian home, the swimming pool also offers a great way to beat the heat. However, along with the privilege of owning a pool, comes great responsibility. As a pool owner, safety should always be your top priority.
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