Pool Safety – What You Need to Know About Fencing Regulations in WA – Big T’s Fencing
Pool Safety – What You Need to Know About Fencing Regulations in WA – Big T’s Fencing Why do I need Pool Fencing ? Drowning is the most common cause of preventable deaths for Australian children under the age of five, and strict laws have been in place since 1991 to avoid these tragic accidents. Whilst these laws have seen a decrease in drowning incidents, The BCA Code and Australian standards have felt that greater safety rules are required to safeguard our precious children. As a result, the Australian Standard for pool fencing was updated in 2012, and our children are safer for it. Pool fencing regulations are constantly being revised in order to keep children safe and help prevent unnecessary accidents /drowning in back yard pools around Australia. There is a misconception that pool fencing is expensive and unattractive but a pool fence can be attractive and be a highlight feature to your back yard as well as a safety barrier to your pool. What are the ...