NCC 2022 Volume One - Building Code of Australia Class 2 to 9 buildings
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Part G1 Minor structures and components

Part G1 Minor structures and components

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

Delete clause G1P2 and insert SA 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.

(3) A swimming pool must have prominent and visible signage that assists persons to provide first aid and to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation on young children.

Applications

SA G1P2 only applies to a swimming pool associated with a Class 2 or 3 building or Class 4 part of a building, with a depth of water more than 300 mm.

SA G1D2 Swimming pools2019: SA G1.1

Delete clause G1D2 and insert SA G1D2 as follows:

(1) 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.

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

(3) For the purpose of clause 6.1.1 of AS 1926.3, a skimmer box is an outlet, and must have a means of releasing the vacuum pressure should the suction become blocked.

(4) A first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation sign must—

  1. be attached to the safety barrier of the swimming pool, or displayed near the swimming pool; and
  2. be at least 300 mm by 300 mm in size; and
  3. be made of durable and weatherproof material; and
  4. show information about the procedures for providing first aid, including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.