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Section G Ancillary provisions
Part G1 Minor structures and components
Performance Requirements
Vic GP1.2 Swimming pool access and water recirculation systems
A barrier must be provided to a swimming pool and must—
be continuous for the full extent of the hazard; and
be of a strength and rigidity to withstand the foreseeable impact of people; and
restrict the access of young children to the pool and the immediate pool surrounds; and
have any gates and doors fitted with latching devices not readily operated by young children, and constructed to automatically close and latch.
Application:
Vic GP1.2(a) only applies to a swimming pool with a depth of water more than 300 mm associated with—
- a Class 2 or 3 building or Class 4 part of a building; or
- a children’s service.
Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
Vic G1.1 Swimming pools
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 1926.1 and AS 1926.2.