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Property is to be rented or leased?
Even if the pool is in disrepair, a compliance inspection is still required. This property has multiple non-compliant issues.
Alistair Baird
May 41 min read
Winter? No Problems!
Even in winter we check your pool. Beautiful hill’s property.
Alistair Baird
Apr 301 min read
Fencing?
There are rules, but this one is not only awesome, but also compliant!
Alistair Baird
Apr 81 min read
Indoor spa had non compliant doors!
Automatic closing cavity sliding door makes it compliant.
Alistair Baird
Oct 13, 20251 min read
Alistair Baird
Sep 23, 20240 min read
Wondering about what fence materials you can use?
Not every pool fence is made of glass or tubular material. This fence was handcrafted from steel components embedded into wood to match the surrounding trees and wooden decking.
Alistair Baird
Feb 22, 20231 min read
Garden Surrounds??? Not a problem!
This pre 1993 pool in Stirling, sits in a beautiful garden surrounded by lush trees, shrubs and vines. Working with the client we have...
Alistair Baird
Feb 2, 20231 min read
There are times when the Aust. Standards don't make sense.
This amazing hedge is over 10 metres tall and 2 metres thick. Unfortunately this client has had to erect a 1200mm high pool fence at the...
Alistair Baird
Nov 29, 20221 min read
Alistair Baird
Nov 16, 20220 min read
Non Compliant!
When this property was sold two years ago the client was advised that the spa was compliant. The Vendor is now selling the property and...
Alistair Baird
Aug 25, 20221 min read
Climbable??
Climbable objects mustn't be within a 900mm arc from the top of a pool fence on the outside of the pool. This pizza oven and bbq area was...
Alistair Baird
Aug 17, 20221 min read
Boundary Fences have their own compliance standards.
This first photo displays an 1800mm high (post and rail) fence with capping on all posts and top rails. If the top rail of your boundary...
Alistair Baird
Aug 16, 20221 min read
Can a hedge be a compliant pool barrier?
At first glance this hedge would be non-compliant as the Australian Standard does not allow hedges, trees or any shrubs as a pool...
Alistair Baird
Aug 12, 20221 min read
To Flash or Not to Flash?
Nice pools and not so nice pools. We can assist with luxury and non luxury pools!
Alistair Baird
Mar 15, 20221 min read
Building a new pool?
We can assist with compliance prior to completion. This pool had some queries regarding planter boxes inside an overflow section. All...
Alistair Baird
Feb 20, 20221 min read
Infinity Pool
An Infinity pool wall is an effective barrier if its 1200mm high and non-climbable.
Alistair Baird
Jan 20, 20221 min read
Want to reuse materials?
Tennis court fences can be a compliant barrier. Barriers using material with apertures greater than 13mm but less than 100mm shall have a...
Alistair Baird
Sep 2, 20211 min read
Is your above ground pool compliant?
Above ground pools may not require a fence. If the sides are non-climbable and are 1200mm high you may be ok. It does depend on the...
Alistair Baird
Aug 30, 20211 min read
Compliant????
This pool fence didn't comply as the large palm tree had pushed the boundary fence backwards creating a gap greater than 100mm (Left...
Alistair Baird
Aug 9, 20211 min read
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