Pool fencing in Victoria must comply with Australian Standard AS 1926.1, enforced through the Building Act 1993. Non-compliant pool barriers can result in fines exceeding $19,000 and create serious safety risks for children.
Key Requirements
- Minimum height 1200mm with no climbable objects within 900mm
- Gaps must not exceed 100mm (a child’s head cannot pass through)
- Gate must be self-closing and self-latching from any position
- Latch must be at least 1500mm from ground level (or shielded)
- No horizontal rails that can be used as footholds
A registered building surveyor must certify your pool barrier. See pool landscaping services or fencing services.
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