Swimming pool safety - Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
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1. Install child resistant fencing
The Swimming Pools Act 1992 requires a swimming pool to be surrounded by an approved child resistant barrier. Council officers undertake routine inspections of all existing swimming pools in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Act.
2. Do not leave objects near the barrier
3. Supervise your children
It is essential that children are taught to swim from an early age. There are many learn to swim organisations in the area with accredited instructors that teach swimming classes throughout the year for all ages and skill levels. Check your local public swimming pool for learn to swim classes.
5. Learn resuscitation techniques
Training in resuscitation techniques will give adults the skills required in an emergency situation. Resuscitation charts are required to be prominently displayed within the pool enclosure. Charts are readily available online or from your local hardware store or pool shop.
The changes also ceased the exemptions for new pools on large, small or water front properties and allow Council to urgently fix pool fencing where this is an immediate risk to public safety and the owner has refused to fix the problem.
The internal fence must be at least 1.2 metres high, and have no horizontal footholds
For further information and advice regarding pools and fencing requirements contact Council's Customer Service on (02) 6581 8111
Royal Lifesaving - Supervision
Swimming pool safety - Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
You are here:Home>Building & Planning> Compliance> Backyard Swimming Pools>Swimming pool safety
1. Install child resistant fencing
The Swimming Pools Act 1992 requires a swimming pool to be surrounded by an approved child resistant barrier. Council officers undertake routine inspections of all existing swimming pools in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Act.
2. Do not leave objects near the barrier
3. Supervise your children
It is essential that children are taught to swim from an early age. There are many learn to swim organisations in the area with accredited instructors that teach swimming classes throughout the year for all ages and skill levels. Check your local public swimming pool for lea
rn to swim classes.
5. Learn resuscitation techniques
Training in resuscitation techniques will give adults the skills required in an emergency situation. Resuscitation charts are required to be prominently displayed within the pool enclosure. Charts are readily available online or from your local hardware store or pool shop.
The changes also ceased the exemptions for new pools on large, small or water front properties and allow Council to urgently fix pool fencing where this is an immediate risk to public safety and the owner has refused to fix the problem.
The internal fence must be at least 1.2 metres high, and have no horizontal footholds
For further information and advice regarding pools and fencing requirements contact Council's Customer Service on (02) 6581 8111
Royal Lifesaving - Supervision