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Resolution number MRSP/2014/10
MOVED
by Chairperson DJ McCormick, seconded by Member GW Hawkins:
That the Manurewa
Local Board Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions Committee:
a) receive the report
entitled “Special exemption application for 21 Mull
Place, Wattle Downs” and the application by:
i)
Graham and Shena Christian of 21 Mull Place, Wattle Downs.
b)
note that members Danella McCormick
(Chairperson), Angela Cunningham-Marino and Hon. George Hawkins QSO, with
Auckland Council Officer, Chant’e Bellve (Swimming Pool Inspector, Compliance
and Enforcement) were in attendance at the site visit to the following
applicant’s residence:
i)
Graham and Shena Christian of 21 Mull Place, Wattle Downs.
c) GRANT the application for special exemption under section 6 of the
Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 by Graham and Shena
Christian of 21 Mull Place, Wattle Downs, subject to the following conditions:
i) That
the NZS 8500:2006 Safety Barriers and Fences Around Swimming Pools, Spas and
Hot Tubs 3.10 ‘Above-ground spas and hot tubs’ 3.10 a) to k) inclusive be met
at all times, being:
a. The
top of the spa pool or hot tub shall be positioned with the entire top
surface not less than 760mm above the surrounding ground or deck;
b. The
cover shall be lockable and shall be kept locked when the spa pool or hot tub
is not being used or supervised. A locking device shall contain a mechanical
locking mechanism or a self-locking mechanism in addition to latching shut;
c. The
locks shall not be able to be readily opened or released by a child of up to
the age of six years;
d. When
locked the cover shall be fitted so that if lifted it does not release the
locking device or provide a clearance greater than 100mm.
e. The
cover shall be made of a material that if walked on cannot collapse and can
withstand the weight of at least 20kg to ensure that it will more than take
the weight of a child up to six years old;
f. The
cover shall be constructed of material that meets ASTM F1346-91 to allow easy
movement on and off the spa pool or hot tub;
g. The
cover shall be constructed with a taper from the centre hinge to the outside
edge of the cover so that water will not pond on top of it;
h. The
cover shall have an evenly spaced mechanical locking device as required in b)
which shall be positioned to ensure the cover cannot be lifted more than
100mm by a child up to six years of age, and ensures that the cover is fixed
securely to the spa pool or hot tub;
i. The cover and locks shall be maintained at all times
in a good state of repair;
j. Warning stickers/sign shall be placed on the cover to
advise that it shall be locked in place when the spa pool or hot tub is not
being used or supervised;
k. Removable steps, movable furniture, or other objects
that can assist a young child to climb onto the cover, shall be stowed/stored
away at least 1200mm from the side of the spa pool or hot tub.
l. Any plant material that can support the weight of at
least 20 kgs shall be no closer than the edge of the deck where the spa pool
stands.
d)
recommend the applicant contact the Auckland
Council Pool Inspectors for advice on how to proceed if required.
CARRIED
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