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Inflateable Swimming Pools - Published: 09 Feb 2007
Ownership of a swimming pool provides many hours of pleasure and is a great leisure time activity, but in turn carries a large burden of responsibility to maintain it in a manner fit for persons to use. more ..

Swimming Pool Application Process - Published: 23 May 2006
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Requirements for Pool Fencing & Barriers - Published: 17 Aug 2006
In NSW, pool fencing and other approved 'child resistant' barriers must be installed to all swimming pools and spa pools, in accordance with the Swimming Pools Act 1992, the Swimming Pools Regulation 1998 and Australian Standards, AS 1926-1986. more ..

Swimming Pool Safety Checklist - Published: 17 Aug 2006

Swimming pool fencing and other barriers are provided to the pool area in accordance with the Swimming Pools Act 1992.
Swimming pool fencing is at least 1.2m high all the way around, measured on the outside of the fencing.
All swimming pool fencing is maintained in a good condition (i.e. with no holes, broken or loose palings).
Gates to the swimming pool area open outwards and are fully self closing and self latching from any open position.
Gates are not propped open at any time.
There are no objects such as BBQs, furniture, planter boxes, trees or shrubs within 1.2m of the fence which could allow a child to climb over the fence.
The latching device to the pool gate is located 1.5m above ground level or, alternatively, the device is located inside the gate and the latching device is appropriately shielded from the outside in accordance with AS 1926-1986 to ensure the latching device is only accessible by stretching over the gate.
If the wall of the house forms part of the approved child resistant barrier to the pool area (i.e. in relation to pools installed before 1 August 1990), all door and window openings in the wall/s must be child resistant in accordance with the regulations to prevent children accessing the pool area.
An appropriate resuscitation sign (available from Council or the Royal Life Saving Society) is displayed in the immediate vicinity of the pool area.

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Swimming Pool Safety - Published: 17 Aug 2006
Tragically, many drownings occur in the brief moments when parents are distracted. Therefore, it is essential that children are watched at all times by a responsible adult. more ..

Dangers of Backyard Swimming Pools - Published: 17 Aug 2006
Tragically, each year on average 10 children under the age of five drown in backyard swimming pools. Many more suffer serious injuries or permanent damage as a result of near-drowning experiences.

Many of these tragedies could be prevented by ensuring that adequate swimming pool fences and barriers are provided to all swimming pools and spas. In accordance with the Swimming Pools Act 1992, the Swimming Pools Regulation 1998 and Australian Standard, AS 1926-1986.

It is also essential that home owners and occupiers ensure that swimming pool fencing and other barriers are maintained in a good condition and that all gates are self closing and self latching at all times.

There is however, no substitute for constant adult supervision. Children in and around swimming pools and spas must be watched at all times, irrespective of their swimming ability. more ..

Further Information - Published: 18 Aug 2006
For more information on these important requirements, please contact Councils Environmental Department on (02) 6980 1100. more ..

Pool Maintenance - Published: 08 Sep 2006

Chemical Storage & Handling

Care must be taken when handling pool and spac chemcials, whether they are gas liquid or solid.

Liquid chlorine, such as Sodiom hypochlorite can burn clothing, skin and metals and once opened, it may deteriorate, especially in sunlight.

Solid chlorine, such as calcium hypochlorite may explode if it comes into contact with some other products. If its fumes combine with cyanuric acid in a moist atmoshpere, it may instantaneously combust.

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Guidelines for Pool Maintenance - Published: 08 Sep 2006

Disinfection Concentrations

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Spa Pool Treatment - Published: 14 Sep 2006
Spa pools are more difficult to maintain, and are a higher health risk than swimming pools for the following reasons:

The turbulence tends to remove a large quantity or dirt, skin and debris from peoples bodies.

People will produce more sweat and release more body fluids as a result of the warm temperature.

The warm, turbulent aerated water is an ideal breeding ground for many undesirable germs.

Spa pools generally have a smaller water volume per bather than swimming pools, therefore any bugs or rubbish in the water will be more concentrated.

As peoples bodies are stripped of natural oils by the war water their skin is less protected and therefore more susceptible to infection. more ..


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