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Resolution number AEH/2016/5
MOVED by Deputy Chairperson LA Corrick, seconded by Member MJ
Watson:
That the Albert-Eden Local Board
Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions Committee:
a) Receives
the application from Adam Clark, 39 Maungakiekie Avenue, Greenlane.
b) Deems
that this application for special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of
Swimming Pools Act 1987 be GRANTED subject to the following:
i.
The set of steps currently at the side of the spa pool be stored at
a place no less than 1200mm away from the spa when not in use.
iii.
The spa pool meeting the conditions A to K of NZS-8500: 2006 3.10,
as follows:
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 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 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.
c) Considers
that the metal lid framing unit is sufficient to secure the rear of the spa
lid in place of the rear spa lid locks.
d) Deems
that this exemption is personal to the applicant (Adam Clark, 39 Maungakiekie
Avenue, Greenlane).
e) Notes
that this exemption is conditional to the spa pool remaining in its current
location on the property.
f) Notes
that with regard to the particular characteristics of the property and the
pool, the granting of an exemption does not significantly increase the danger
to young children.
CARRIED
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