Minutes of Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions Committee

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions Committee

31 August 2015

1 Welcome

The chairperson opened the meeting and welcomed those in attendance.

2 Apologies

There were no apologies.

3 Declaration of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

4 Confirmation of Minutes

Resolution number HIBS/2015/18

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson J Fitzgerald, seconded by Member GA Harding-Kirikiri:

That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions Committee:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Friday, 10 July 2015, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

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 (Section 6) Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987

Phillip Curtis, Senior Swimming Pool Specialist, Inspections was in attendance for this item.

Resolution number HIBS/2015/19

MOVED by Chairperson JG Parfitt, seconded by Deputy Chairperson J Fitzgerald:

That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions Committee:

a) receive the applications by the owners of:

i) 6 Marama Street, Torbay

ii) 2/171 Kowhai Road,Mairangi Bay

iii) 44 Ian Sage Avenue, Torbay

b) grant the application by GA and MA Bailey, 6 Marama Street, Torbay for special exemption under the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987, to allow the doors from the dwelling, which open into the pool area, to form part of the swimming pool barrier, as the self-closing devices and latches are fitted at 1.5 metre height and the doors are existing. This exemption is personal to the property (6 Marama Street, Torbay).

c) grant the application by Brendan and Cheryl Robinson, 2/171 Kowhai Road, Mairangi Bay, for special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987, and that this exemption is personal to the property (2/171 Kowhai Road, Mairangi Bay) subject to conditions in the NZS 8500:2006 Safety Barriers and Fences Around Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs, section 3.10 ‘Above ground spas and hot tubs’ 3.10 a) to k) inclusive and special condition l) :

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) The pool is to be raised to a minimum height of 760mm as the height measurement is taken at the top of the spa and not the top of the cover.

d) grant the application by Johannes and Petronella Massyn, 44 Ian Sage Avenue, Torbay, for special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987, and that this exemption is personal to the property (44 Ian Sage Avenue, Torbay) subject to conditions in the NZS 8500:2006 Safety Barriers and Fences Around Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs, section 3.10 ‘Above ground spas and hot tubs’ 3.10 a) to k) inclusive and special conditions l) – m) :