Minutes of Orākei Local Board Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions Committee

Orākei Local Board Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions Committee

22 September 2014

1 Welcome

2 Apologies

There were no apologies.

3 Declaration of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

4 Confirmation of Minutes

There was no Confirmation of Minutes

5 Leave of Absence

There were no leaves of absence.

6 Acknowledgements

There were no acknowledgements.

7 Petitions

There were no petitions.

8 Deputations

There were no deputations.

9 Public Forum

There was no public forum.

10 Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

11 Notices of Motion

There were no notices of motion.

Special Exemption Applications for Pool Fencing

Phil Curtis, Senior Swimming Pool Specialist and Linlee Tram, Building Control Graduate were in attendance to speak to this report.

Resolution number ORSP/2014/34

MOVED by Member CRJ Davis, seconded by Member TG Churton:

That the Orākei Local Board Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions Committee receives the Special Exemption Applications for Pool Fencing report.

CARRIED

Each application was discussed and received separately.

12.1

3A Glenbrook Street, Remuera

Resolution number ORSP/2014/36

MOVED by Member CRJ Davis, seconded by Member CH Cooke:

That the Orākei Local Board Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions Committee:

a) Approves the application from Frances Ng Waishing, 3 A Glenbrook Street, Remuera, for special exemption from the requirements of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987, on the grounds that having regard to the particular characteristics of the property and the pool the committee is satisfied that an exemption with the standard conditions of NZS8500-2006, would not significantly increase the danger to young children.

b) Notes that the special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 is for Franklin and Frances Ng Waishing, and that this exemption is personal to the owners of the property (Franklin and Frances Ng Waishing) so that on sale of the property a new owner will need to apply for a new exemption.

c) Grants this exemption subject to the owners (Franklin and Frances Ng Waishing), complying at all times with the conditions in 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 i) to xii) inclusive:

i. 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;

ii. 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;

iii. The locks shall not be able to be readily opened or released by a child of up to the age of six years and the key kept in an appropriate place which a child cannot access;

iv. 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;

v. 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;

vi. 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;

vii. 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;

viii. The cover shall have an evenly spaced mechanical locking device as required in c) ii) 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;

ix. The cover and locks shall be maintained at all times in a good state of repair;

x. 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;

xi. 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;

xii. 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) Notes that the owners (Franklin and Frances Ng Waishing) must have the spa pool cover latch locked except when the spa pool is open under the supervision of adults.

CARRIED

Members of the Orākei Local Board Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions Committee completed a site visit at this property on Monday, 22September 2014.

12.2

14 Entrician Avenue, Remuera

Resolution number ORSP/2014/37

MOVED by Member CRJ Davis, seconded by Member TG Churton:

That the Orākei Local Board Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions Committee:

a) Approves the application from Nicholas and Rhoanna Stanhope, 14 Entrician Avenue Remuera, for special exemption from the requirements of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987, on the grounds that having regard to the particular characteristics of the property and the pool the committee is satisfied that an exemption with the standard conditions of NZS8500-2006, would not significantly increase the danger to young children.

b) Notes that the special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 is for Nicholas and Rhoanna Stanhope, and that this exemption is personal to the owners of the property (Nicholas and Rhoanna Stanhope) so that on sale of the property a new owner will need to apply for a new exemption.

c) Grants this exemption subject to the owners (Nicholas and Rhoanna Stanhope), complying at all times with the conditions in 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 i) to xii) inclusive: