Swimming pools are a great way to cool off and have fun during the hot summer months, but they can also be dangerous if proper safety precautions aren't in place. This is why installing a swimming pool fence is so important.
A swimming pool fence is a barrier that surrounds a pool, separating it from the rest of the yard and providing a physical barrier to keep young children and pets from accessing the pool without adult supervision. These fences can be made from a variety of materials including aluminium, timber, glass, and can be customised to fit any size or shape of pool.
One of the main benefits of a swimming pool fence is safety. Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children under the age of five, and many of these deaths occur in residential swimming pools. By installing a pool fence, you can create a physical barrier that helps keep children and pets from accidentally falling into the pool.
In addition to safety, a swimming pool fence can also provide privacy and security. By enclosing the pool area, you can prevent unwanted guests from accessing your pool and ensure that you and your family have a private area to enjoy.
When it comes to choosing a swimming pool fence, there are many options available. You'll want to choose a fence that is sturdy, durable, and meets local safety standards.
In Victoria pool safety barriers are required in the follow circumstances -
All swimming pools and spas capable of containing water to a depth greater than 300 mm (30 cm) must have a compliant safety barrier to restrict access to the pool area by young children (under the age of five). Barriers are required for:
- in-ground pools and spas.
- above-ground pools and spas, including relocatable and inflatable pools that are capable of holding more than 300 mm (30 cm) depth of water and require assembly on site.
- indoor pools and spas.
- bathing and wading pools capable of containing more than 300 mm (30 cm) depth of water.
Barriers aren't required for:
- inflatable swimming pools (typically toddler or wading pools) that cannot contain a water depth greater than 300 mm (30 cm).
- small inflatable pools that do not consist of multiple components and do not require any assembly. An example of such a product is a small inflatable pool that requires no assembly other than inflation.
- bird baths.
- fountains.
- water supply/storage tanks.
- fish ponds.
- Dams.
- baths used for personal hygiene and emptied after each use.
- spas inside a building (e.g. in a bathroom) used for personal hygiene and emptied after each use.
- pools or spas that cannot contain a water depth of more than 300 mm.
Read more here -
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/swimming-pools/pool-safety-barriers
Or for NSW here -
Overall, a swimming pool fence is an important investment for anyone who owns a pool. By providing a physical barrier that helps keep children and pets safe, you can enjoy your pool with peace of mind and ensure that everyone stays safe while having fun.
It is important to plan and organise your pool fence well in advance of your pool installation date so the pool fence can be installed soon after the swimming pool installation. There can be delays in ordering materials as well as general wait times to secure contractors to do the job. Be sure to ask the team at Conquest Pools Albury Wodonga for any assistance you need in regards to swimming pool fencing solutions.
Below are some pool fence styles and a price guide from our preferred contractor.
Braybrook Engineering
100 Boronia St North Albury NSW 2640
Phone: 02 60408071
Email: braybrookengineering@yahoo.com.au
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Braybrook engineering can fabricate & install any number of systems manufactured from any materials e.g Glass, Timber, Steel & Stone!!
Basically budget & imagination are your only limitation(s).
Glass Balustrade with Stainless Steel Spigots & Hardware.
- Manufactured from 12mm Toughened glass.
- Spigots manufactured from Stainless Steel (also available in satin Black).
- Stainless Steel "Soft Close" Hinge set (also available in Satin Black).
- Stainless Steel Latch (also available in Satin Black).
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100% Code Compliant
From $445.00 (ex GST) per metre.
"Standard" Black Tubular Pool Fence.
- Manufactured from 38 x 25mm Top / bottom rail & 19mm ERW Balustrades.
- Standard "Self Close" Hinge Set.
- Standard Gate Latch Kit.
- Powder coat finish (available in other colours, price may vary).
- 100% Code Compliant.
From $185.00 (ex GST) per metre.
"Contemp" Vertical Balustrade.
- Manufactured from 50mm SHS Tube.
- Stainless Steel "Soft Close" Hinge Set.
- Stainless Steel Latch.
- 100% Code Compliant.
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Powder coat or 2 pac
From $445.00 (ex GST) per metre.
"Chapter House" Balustrade.
- Manufactured from 30x 12mm Flat Bar.
- Sandblast & Powdercoat finish.
- 100% Code Compliant.
From $475.00 (ex GST) per metre.
Modern "Flat Top" Balustrade.
- Manufactured from 75 x 10mm Flat Bar.
- Stainless Steel "Soft Close" Hinge Set.
- Stainless Steel Latch.
- 100% Code Compliant.
- Powder coat or 2 pac finish.
From $570.00 (ex GST) per metre.
Timber Privacy Screen.
- Manufactured from a range of Australian Hardwood Timbers.
- Includes "oiling" of timber prior to installation.
- 100% Code Compliant.
From TBA (ex GST) per metre.
"Bespoke" Tubular Pool Fence.
- Manufactured from 40mm CHS.
- Standard "Self Close" Hinge Set.
- Standard Gate Latch Kit.
- Powder coat finish.
- 100% Code Compliant.
From $445.00 (ex GST) per metre.
Phone: 0260592405
www.conquestpoolsalburywodonga.com