Under Australian Standard AS 1926.1, the minimum height for a pool safety barrier must be 1200mm from the finished ground level. Additionally, the gap at the bottom of the fence must not exceed 100mm.

An NCZ is a 900mm clear zone on the outside of the pool fence. This area must be free of any objects that a child could use to climb over the barrier, such as tree branches, garden furniture, pots, or taps.

Yes. To be compliant, pool gates must:

• Be self-closing and self-latching from any position (even from just slightly open).
• Open outwards, away from the pool area.
• Have the latch release located at least 1500mm above the ground to keep it out of reach of small children.