NCC 2022 Volume One - Building Code of Australia Class 2 to 9 buildings

G1

Part G1 Minor structures and components

Part G1 Minor structures and components

VIC G1P2 Swimming pool access and water recirculation systems2019: VIC GP1.2

Delete clause G1P2 and insert VIC G1P2 as follows:

(1) A barrier must be provided to a swimming pool and must—

  1. be continuous for the full extent of the hazard; and
  2. be of a strength and rigidity to withstand the foreseeable impact of people; and
  3. restrict the access of young children to the pool and the immediate pool surrounds; and
  4. have any gates and doors fitted with latching devices not readily operated by young children, and constructed to automatically close and latch.

(2) A swimming pool water recirculation system must incorporate safety measures to avoid entrapment of, or injury to, a person.

Applications

  1. VIC G1P2(1) 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.
  2. VIC G1P2(2) only applies to a swimming pool with a depth of water more than 300 mm.

VIC G1D2 Swimming pools2019: VIC G1.1

Delete clause G1D2 and insert VIC G1D2 as follows:

(1) 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.

(2) A swimming pool with a depth of water more than 300 mm and which is associated with a Class 2 or 3 building or Class 4 part of a building, must have suitable barriers to restrict access by young children to the immediate pool surrounds in accordance with AS 1926.1 and AS 1926.2.

(3) A water recirculation system in a swimming pool with a depth of water more than 300 mm must comply with AS 1926.3.