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