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—
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.
(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.
(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—