Swimming Pool Fencing
Environment and Public Affairs Committee (2001 - 2005)· 17 December 2002general_report
The WA parliamentary committee investigated swimming pool fencing regulations to prevent child drownings. It found no evidence Category 1 fencing was safer than Category 2. The report recommends allowing Category 2 fencing for all pools and establishing a safety advisory group to improve education, inspection, and enforcement.
Impact
Pool owners, particularly those with small lots, will be affected by fencing regulations. The swimming pool industry will benefit from regulatory clarity. Children under five are the primary beneficiaries of improved safety measures. Local governments will be involved in inspection and enforcement.
local_governmentpublic_sectorconstructionswimming pool fencingchild drowningpool safetyCategory 1 fencingCategory 2 fencingBuilding Regulationslocal governmentRLSSApublic educationpool inspection
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