Update to Swimming Pool Fencing Regulations Clause F9

In October 2016 the Building (Pools) Amendment Act 2016 was passed, revoking the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 (FOSP) and incorporating child safety provisions for residential swimming pools, into the Building Act 2004. A new clause was also added to the Building Code: Clause F9 'Means of Restricting Access to Residential Pools'.

This act came into force on 1 January 2017, revoking FOSP Act 1987 and enacting Clause F9. MBIE have now published two new Acceptable Solutions for Building Code Clause F9, which came into effect on April 27 2017.

F9/AS1 applies to residential pool barriers and F9/AS2 applies to small heated pools such as spa pools, with a water surface area of 5m² or less.

F9/AS1 uses most of the requirements for fences, barriers, gates and doors that were presented by the Schedule to the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act.

F9/AS2 specifies the Building Code requirements for removable pool covers, which can be used on small heated pools in place of pool fences. Construction and robustness of the covers are stipulated and the MBIE is confident that many of the spa pool covers manufactured in recent years are likely to meet specifications. View the F9 Acceptable Solutions here

HomePlus has released an educational video highlighting basic requirements for pool fences and some of the options that can be used, such as glass fencing and gates. Watch the video here

Contemporary Range — Fence and Gate Systems

Juralco Aluminium

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Contemporary Range fencing and gate systems are part of the Sanctuary® fence and gate ranges and offer a mid-range option for perimeter or pool fencing, in both residential and commercial settings.

NZ-Owned Business

Pool fencing
Perimeter fencing
Residential
Commercial

Contemporary Range Fence and Gate System complies with NZBC Clause F9 & 162C of the Building Act (pool safety legislation).

Edge Balustrade — Including STECCA & LAMERRA Ranges

Juralco Aluminium

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Edge® is an aluminium post balustrade system which is a more comprehensive and modern version of the ever popular Viking® balustrade system.

NZ Made

NZ-Owned Business

Edge® Balustrade is suitable for deck and balcony barriers, stairways, handrails, pool fencing and matching pool or stairway gates
Suitable for fixing to timber, concrete, steel
Edge® Balustrades can also accommodate waterproof and floating decks with a specially designed aluminium gutter bracket

A choice of four handrails are available: round, rectangular, and a single or twin pocket Aerofoil style which can be incorporated as a top rail or as a standalone handrail. An interlinking rail, for 10mm semi frameless glass balustrades can be top mounted (on the post caps) or front mounted 100mm below the top edge, using a handrail bracket fixed to the face of the balustrade post. A semi frameless glass finish, without a handrail can be achieved using 13.2mm thick toughened laminated glass, although the use of the Edge slimline top protection cap is highly recommended to help prevent any discolouring of the interlayer.

Designed and manufactured in New Zealand, Edge Balustrade has been engineered and tested by independent engineers to comply with NZ standards AS/NZS1170, NZS4223.3.2016 and NZBC Clause F9, and 162C of the Building Act
Edge® Balustrade is suitable for Occupancy A, A other and C3 Residential
An interlinking top rail and/or handrail has been incorporated into the Edge semi frameless range to comply with new 2016 balustrade regulations — NZS4223.3.2016

Edgetec Mini Post Balustrade

Juralco Aluminium

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Edgetec® Mini Post Balustrade is an upright aluminium clamp system and is one of the most popular frameless glass balustrade systems, particularly for glass pool fencing.

NZ-Owned Business

Mini Post Balustrade is for Domestic and Residential Occupancy types A, A Other and C3 only Occupancy Types as per AS/NZ 1170.1.2002
Suitable for balustrading or pool fencing
A specially designed aluminium gutter bracket is available for Edgetec Mini Post balustrade installations onto waterproof and floating decks

Designed and manufactured in New Zealand, the Edgetec Mini Post balustrade system has been engineered and tested by independent engineers to comply with NZ standards NZS4223.3.2016, AS/NZS1170, New Zealand Building Code B1, B2 and F4, NZBC Clause F9 & 162C of the Building Act (pool safety legislation)
Edgetec Mini Post balustrade is suitable for Occupancy A, A other and C3 Residential
An interlinking top rail has been incorporated into the Edgetec range to comply with new 2016 balustrade regulations — NZS4223.3.2016
Any deviation from standard fabrication or installation must be accompanied by a site specific PS1, with site specific calculations and drawings

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