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Section G Ancillary Provisions

Section G Ancillary Provisions

Part G1 Minor Structures and Components

Delete GP1.2(a) and insert Vic GP1.2(a) as follows:

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Vic GP1.2

(a)

A barrier must be provided to a swimming pool and must—

(i)

be continuous for the full extent of the hazard; and

(ii)

be of a strength and rigidity to withstand the foreseeable impact of people; and

(iii)

restrict the access of young children to the pool and the immediate pool surrounds; and

(iv)

have any gates and doors fitted with latching devices not readily operated by young children, and constructed to automatically close and latch.

Application

Application:

Vic GP1.2(a) only applies to a swimming pool with a depth of water more than 300 mm associated with—

  1. a Class 2 or 3 building or Class 4 part of a building; or
  2. a children's service.

Delete G1.1(a) and Insert Vic G1.1(a) as follows:

DEEMED-TO-SATISFY PROVISIONS

Vic G1.1 Swimming pools

(a)

A swimming pool associated with a children's service, with a depth of water more than 300 mm, must have fencing or other barriers in accordance with AS 1926 Parts 1 and 2.