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Pool Fences Safety Checklist

Check the safety of your pool fence with these four easy steps. Regular inspections of your pool fence are necessary to ensure unaccompanied young children do not gain access to the pool area. If you’re unable to check off all items below ARC Fences recommends arranging for its immediate repair, replacement or removal.

1. Check the pool fence prevents small children from entering the pool

Pool fence is at least 1200mm high from a solid ground surface at any point

Space between the highest lower horizontal rails and the lowest upper horizontal rails is a minimum of 900mm

Boundary fence is at least 1800mm from a solid ground surface at any point

Gap under the fence is not more than 100mm from the ground

Spacing between vertical rails is not more than 100mm

There are no sharp edges, sharp projections, entrapping spaces or similar hazards along the fence

3. Fences and gates must be in good condition to be effective

All fixtures and fittings are tight and secure

Posts and gates are solid and free from excessive corrosion

Footings and posts are firm in the ground and not removable

Welds on panels are secure, unbroken and free from corrosion

4. Pool surroundings

Chemicals, chairs and toys are stored in a safe area away from the pool

Clothes lines, barbeques, trees or shrubs are away from fencing

A resuscitation sign is displayed in the immediate vicinity of the pool area

Since 1920, ARC Fences has been committed to the safety of families around Australia.

The information in this checklist has been developed from Australian Standard 1926.1-2007. This checklist is a guide to pool fencing only.

All homeowners should also download a complete checklist on pool safety from Royal Life Saving at www.homepoolsafety.com.au.

To guarantee your fence is fullycompliant please refer to your local council.

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Pool Fences Safety Checklist

1. Check the pool fence prevents small children from entering the pool

2. Check the pool gate

3. Fences and gates must be in good condition to be effective

4. Pool surroundings

Since 1920, ARC Fences has been committed to the safety of families around Australia.

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