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Resolution number ORSP/2015/19
MOVED by Member CH Cooke, seconded by Member K Parkinson:
That the Ōrākei Local Board
Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions Committee:
a)
approves the application from Angela
Gracie, 46e Eastbourne Road, 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
as sighted by committee members on the date of the committee’s inspection,
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 Grasea Family
Trust, and that this exemption is personal to the owner of the property (Grasea
Family Trust) 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
owner (Grasea Family Trust), 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 xi) 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 by key
and shall be kept locked by key 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 shall
be 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) above which shall be
positioned to ensure the cover cannot be lifted more than 100mm by a child up
to six years of age, and which 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;
d)
notes that the spa pool is to remain in
the same location as on the day of the committee’s inspection for the
exemption to remain in place.
e)
notes that the owner (Grasea Family
Trust) must have the spa pool cover latch locked by key except when the spa
pool is open under the supervision of adults.
CARRIED
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