The NZ government regularly releases a list of determinations on the Building Performance website. The latest determination for this year, 2026/013, is relevant for the swimming pool and spa industry.
Location: Selwyn District Council.
This determination considers whether part of a proposed pool barrier complies with Building Code Clause F9 - Means of restricting access to residential pools.
The part of the barrier being considered is the 1800mm high timber boundary fence and its junctions with 1200mm high internal glass fencing.
The matter to be determined, under sections 177(1)(b) and (3)(e), is whether part of a proposed pool barrier complies with Building Code Clause F9 Means of restricting access to residential pools. The part of the barrier being considered is the 1800mm high boundary fence and its junctions with 1200mm high internal fencing.
It was determined that the part of the proposed barrier, consisting of the 1800mm high timber boundary fence and its junctions with the 1200mm high internal glass fencing, complies with clause F9.
Members are encouraged to read the determination in full, which can be found HERE