Pool Barrier Guidelines
Gates
Description
Hinged Doors that open towards the pool:
- Should self close.
- Should self latch.
- The latch release should be at least 1500mm off the ground.
- Signage adjacent to the inside door handle that states in 5mm height text with black letters
- SWIMMING POOL. CLOSE THE DOOR.
- A door alarm should be fitted that:
- Produces an alarm tone of 75dB from 3000mm away.
- Starts 7 seconds after the door is opened.
- Resets once door is latched.
- Has a low battery charge warning.
- A deactivation switch can be used, that is installed at 1500mm above the ground. It should not silence the alarm for more than 15 seconds.
Helpful angles
Regulation Extract - F9/AS1 - Clause 3.1.1 and 3.1.2
