Manurewa Local Board Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions Committee

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Manurewa Local Board Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions Committee held in the Manurewa Local Board Office, Meeting Room, 7 Hill Road, Manurewa on Thursday, 26 May 2016 at 4.55pm.

 

present

 

Chairperson

Michael Bailey

 

 

 

 

Hon George Hawkins, QSO

 

 

 

 

ABSENT

 

 

Chairperson, Danella McCormick

 

Member Angela Cunningham-Marino

 

 


Manurewa Local Board Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions Committee

26 May 2016

 

 

 

 

 

1A

Election of Chairperson

 

The members of the Manurewa Local Board Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions Committee must elect a chairperson for this meeting due to the Chairperson, Danella McCormick, being unable to attend.

 

 

Resolution number MRSP/2016/1

MOVED by Member GW Hawkins, seconded by Member M Bailey:  

That the Manurewa Local Board Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions Committee:

a)            elect Member Michael Bailey as the Chairperson for this meeting.

 

CARRIED

 

 

1          Welcome

 

 

2          Apologies

 

Resolution number MRSP/2016/2

MOVED by Member M Bailey, seconded by Member GW Hawkins:  

That the Manurewa Local Board Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions Committee:

a)         accept the apologies from the Chairperson, Danella McCormick and Member Angela Cunningham-Marino for absence.

CARRIED

 

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number MRSP/2016/3

MOVED by Member M Bailey, seconded by Member GW Hawkins:  

That the Manurewa Local Board Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions Committee:

a)         confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 27 August 2015, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

 

 

5          Public Forum

 

There was no public forum.

 


 

6

Special Exemption (Section 6) Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987

 

Resolution number MRSP/2016/4

MOVED by Member M Bailey, seconded by Member GW Hawkins:  

That the Manurewa Local Board Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions Committee:

a)         receive the report entitled “Special exemption (Section 6) Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 and the application by:

i)          Paul and Jody Eaton of 121 Polo Prince Drive, Alfriston.

 

b)            note that Members George Hawkins and Michael Bailey, Lee Manaia (Manurewa Local Board Democracy Advisor) and Stephen Bloxham (Team Leader Swimming Pools Compliance), attended the site visit to the following applicant’s residence:

i)          Paul and Jody Eaton of 121 Polo Prince Drive, Alfriston.

 

c)         grant the application for special exemption under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 by Paul and Jody Eaton of 121 Polo Prince Drive, Alfriston, 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 (excluding cover) 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.

d)            recommend the applicant contact the Auckland Council Pool Inspectors for advice on how to proceed if required.

CARRIED

  

 

 

 

5.02pm                                               The Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and declared the meeting closed.

 

CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Manurewa Local Board Swimming Pool Fencing Exemptions Committee HELD ON

 

 

 

DATE:.........................................................................

 

 

 

CHAIRPERSON:........................................................