Pool Barrier Guidelines

Gates

Description

Pool Gates should be:

  • Hinged
  • 1200mm high
  • Open away from the pool
  • No obstructions preventing it from closing
  • Self closing from any position
  • Not be able to be opened by lifting of pushed down
  • Ground clearance of less than 100mm

Latches Should:

  • Automatically latch when closed
  • Need to be manually released to open
  • Not be able to be released by inserting anything through gaps
  • If on the outside of the pool area, it should be 1500mm off the ground
  • If on the inside of the pool area it should be 150mm down from the top of the pool gate

Helpful angles

Regulation Extract - F9/AS1 - Clause 3.1.1 and 3.1.2