Pool Fencing FAQ
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What is the regulated height for pool fencing?
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What is the biggest gap allowed in the fence?
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What way does a pool gate have to open?
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How high does the pool lock latch need to be?
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What is the minimum distance between any object?
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Do I need to remove all objects around the pool?
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What do I do if there is a step or I want the fence at a difference height?
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What thickness glass do you use?
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What grade of Stainless steel spigots do you use?
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Can you guarantee that my fence will pass the certifier?
For further information see link to fair trading for pool safety requirements:
http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ftw/Consumers/Product_and_service_safety/Pool_safety/Pool_fencing_requirements.page
And see safety booklet:
http://www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/website/documents/swimming-pools/pool-safety-booklet.pdf
Balustrade FAQ
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What is the Australian standard height for balustrades?
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What is the height that would be needed?
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What glass do you use on standard jobs?
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Can there be any gaps in Balustrades?
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Does there need to be a handrail with balustrades?
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Are glass balustrades as strong as other balustrades?
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What grade of spigots and standoffs do you use?
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How can you guarantee that the balustrades will be certified?
For more information see link for fair trading NSW on balconies:
http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/biz_res/ftweb/pdfs/About_us/Whats_new/Deck_and_balcony_safety_guide.pdf
The Building Code of Australia – BCA 2014
For Balustrade; Refer Volume 1, Part D2.16 & Volume 2 Clause 3.9.2