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Water left in inflatable pools for periods of time can become contaminated and cause illness. You should always supervise children when they are using these products.

Pool owners, parents and carers need to be aware of the potential for drowning even in shallow water.

Inflatable pools under 300mm in height should carry the following warning labels: Small inflatable pools under 300mm in height The warning label information may vary according to the pool's height. If you own or buy an inflatable swimming pools, observe all warning labels attached to the packaging and product. Owners of premises with swimming pools, including inflatable swimming pools, must ensure their pools comply with fencing laws. Note: If the swimming pool barrier is modified, altered or rebuilt, then the current Swimming Pools Act 1992, Swimming Pools Regulation 2008 and Australian Standard AS1926.1-2012 is applied and previous exemptions cease. *Adapted from Independent Review of Swimming Pool Barrier requirements for backyards= swimming pools in NSW – Michael Lambert.

Swimming Pool Act 1992 and Amendment Act 2010 & 2012Īct ends exemptions to the standards for small, large and waterfront properties from 1 July 2010 Swimming Pools Regulation 2008, commenced 1 September 2008. Pre 1 August 1990 pools exempted from the standard under section 8 and small, large and waterfront property poolsĮxemptions to the standards for small, large and waterfront properties. History of NSW Swimming Pool legislation, regulation and pool barrier standards

a very small property (less than 230 square metres)Īll new pools must be surrounded by a fence that separates the pool from the house.

Some exemptions apply if the pool is part of: The pool must be surrounded by a fence that separates the pool from the house. Pools built after 1 August 1990 but before 1 July 2010

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Windows and doors may form part of the barrier, but they must be compliant. AS1926.1 - 2012, swimming pool safety, Part 1 safety barriers for swimming pools constructed after Īccess to the pool from the house must be restricted at all times.AS 1926.1 - 2007, swimming pool safety, Part 1 safety barriers for swimming pools which applies to pools constructed between 1 September 2008 to 30 April 2013.AS 1926-1986, fences and gates for private swimming pools which applies to pools constructed prior to 30 August 2008.There are 3 different Pool Safety Standards that apply in NSW, depending on when the pool was constructed: The requirements for child-resistant barriers vary depending on when the pool was built and where the pool is located. Key pool safety requirements in NSW are outlined below. Inadequate pool fencing is a major contributing factor to drownings.

I will show you how I hide my ugly pool equipment.Statistical evidence shows that the majority of drownings in private swimming pools involves children under the age of 5 years.

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Watch my video below for an in-depth tutorial on how to build this modern privacy fence. Simpson Strong-Tie LS30 LS skewable L angle.Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents® connector screw.Simpson Strong-Tie APRTR decorative Rigid Tie® rail connector.Sadie Mae John installing Simpson Strong-Tie APRTR Decorative Rigid Tie® Rail Connector I used 4×4 posts for this project and set the posts using fast-dry concrete, conquered an angled section of fence using Simpson Strong-Tie® LS30 skewable angle connectors, and then lastly installed some modern 2×4 slats using Simpson Strong-Tie APRTR black powder-coated decorative rail connectors. Sadie Mae John aka The Awesome Orange connecting an angled section of fence using Simpson Strong-Tie® LS30 skewable angle connectors I then called 4-1-1 to have my local utility company come out and mark my lines to ensure I didn’t accidentally hit them while digging. I started this DIY with a rough design in SketchUp, which gave me a good idea of what I wanted this privacy fence to look like and allowed me to import my dimensions of the fence.

DIY Privacy Fence built by The Awesome Orange

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This fence was another upgrade I was inspired to build after noticing my pool equipment was an eyesore in the backyard. I absolutely love how my privacy fence turned out, and I’m so thankful to have gotten the opportunity to work with Simpson Strong-Tie this past year to upgrade my backyard, including building a floating deck and pool loungers. Sadie Mae John aka The Awesome Orange building her DIY privacy fence for her backyard Get inspiration from Sadie Mae and learn how to build your very own privacy fence today! Her latest project is a great solution for concealing unsightly pool equipment. We are excited to share this DIY project with Sadie Mae John aka The Awesome Orange.

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