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Other structures used as part of the pool barrier
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Using a building as a part of pool barrier
If you plan to use a building to form part of the pool barrier, all windows and doors leading out into the pool area, must comply with the NZ Building Code.
The section of the building code governing this area is F9.
You can demonstrate compliance with this requirement in several of ways, either:
Using boundary fencing as part of pool barrier
If your proposed pool barrier is located on a property boundary, it needs to meet the requirements of the building code.
The section of the building code governing this area is F9.
You can demonstrate compliance with this requirement in several of ways, either:
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Homeowners, tenants, landlords and property managers carry joint responsibility for pool safety. Make sure the pool is always secure and ensure safety through regular maintenance of fences and gates.
More information
For more information on how your pool barrier can meet compliance, see the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment website.
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| Regular safety checks of your pool fence and barrier | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/building-renovation-projects/install-residential-small-heated-pool/Pages/check-compliance-existing-pool-barrier.aspx | Regular safety checks of your pool fence and barrier | Information about how to book an inspection to check if your existing pool barrier complies with the building code. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Swimming and spa pools
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| Inspections you need when installing a new pool | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/building-renovation-projects/install-residential-small-heated-pool/Pages/check-compliance-of-new-pool-pool-barrier.aspx | Inspections you need when installing a new pool | Information about how to book pool and pool barrier inspection for a new pool, how many inspections you may need, and when you can start to use your new pool. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Swimming and spa pools
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| Non-complying pools or pool barriers | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/building-renovation-projects/install-residential-small-heated-pool/Pages/non-complying-pool-barriers.aspx | Non-complying pools or pool barriers | Learn what happens when your pool or pool barrier is non-complying. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Swimming and spa pools | |
| Pool legislation | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/building-renovation-projects/install-residential-small-heated-pool/Pages/pool-legislation.aspx | Pool legislation | Read about the changes regarding residential and small heated pools, that the Building (Pools) Amendment Act 2016 brought about. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Swimming and spa pools | |
| Remove a pool | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/building-renovation-projects/install-residential-small-heated-pool/Pages/remove-pool.aspx | Remove a pool | Find out how to remove the pool from our register. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Swimming and spa pools | |
| Pool area safety checklist | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/building-renovation-projects/install-residential-small-heated-pool/Pages/restrict-access-pool-area.aspx | Pool area safety checklist | Find out how to make your pool safe by making sure that the barrier height, ground clearance, pool gates and area, comply with the building code. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Pool fencing | |
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