Previous determinations

This determination considers whether a swimming pool barrier complies with Clause F9.3.3 in relation to a pole on the outside of the barrier. The determination discusses whether the pole could assist children under 5 years of age in negotiating the barrier.

This determination considers whether a section of a residential pool barrier located on a property boundary complies with Building Code Clause F9.3.1. The determination looks at whether the barrier in combination with an automatic pool cover can comply as an alternative solution.

The determination considers the decision to issue a code compliance certificate for a swimming pool that required a barrier to restrict access by unsupervised young children. This determination considers the compliance of a pool barrier in relation to clause F4 of the Building Code that was in force at the time the building consent was granted.

Concerns whether a pool barrier with a shade‐sail pole on the outside of, and within close proximity to, the pool barrier complies with Building Code Clause F9.3.3 and the matter will turn on whether the shade sail pole is a ‘permanent object or projection on the outside of the pool barrier’ that could ‘assist young children in negotiating the barrier’ as set out in Clause F9.3.3 of the Building Code

This determination considers whether a metal pool barrier, with surrounding vegetation and gaps which are larger than 100mm, complies with section 162C of the Building Act. The determination discusses the various pathways to compliance, including the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987, clause F4 of the Building Code applicable at the time pool was constructed, clause F9 of the current Building Code and Acceptable Solution F9/AS1.

This determination considers whether a section of a residential pool barrier complies with section 162C of the Building Act 2004. In making this decision, the determination will consider the gaps in the metal fencing that forms part of the barrier as well as the hedging planted on the outside.

This determination considers the authority's proposed decision to refuse to issue a building consent for a pool house as compliance with clause F9 of the Building Code, Restricting access to residential pools, had not been demonstrated due to the lack of a barrier between the pool house and pool. The determination considers whether a pool house with bathroom, gym, changing facilities, kitchen/bar, lounge and roof deck, as well as rear patio area can be considered part of the immediate pool area.

This determination discusses whether a pool barrier with surrounding vegetation complies with section 162C of the Building Act. It discusses the various pathways for compliance including the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 and clauses F4 and F9 of the Building Code. The determination also considers whether a waiver or modification is appropriate in the circumstances.

This determination considers whether a proposed pool barrier near a property boundary complies with Building Code Clause F9. The determination looks at the requirements of the Acceptable Solution F9/AS1 as it relates to pool barriers near property boundaries and whether future changes a neighbour maybe a factor when considering Building Code compliance of the pool barrier.

This determination considers elements of a pool barrier and their compliance with section 162C of the Building Act 2004. Those elements were constructed, installed, or erected prior to s162C coming into force, as part of a wider set of alterations at the property.