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Resolution number FRSP/2016/5
MOVED
by Chairperson MA Kay, seconded by Member BS Crompton:
a)
That the Franklin Local Board Swimming
Pool Exemptions Committee receives the application for a special exemption
under section 6 of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 by W. P. M. Witlox of 2 Selva
Road, Waiau Pa.
b)
That the Franklin Local Board Swimming
Pool Exemptions Committee GRANTS the application by W. P. M. Witlox of 2 Selva
Road, Waiau Pa, for special exemption under section 6
of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 subject to the following
conditions:
i)
that this exemption is personal to the
owner of the property , so that on a sale of the property a new owner will
need to apply for a new exemption.
ii)
that the spa pool be moved as far away
from the glass pool fence as possible and that the spa remain in this
location.
iii)
that 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 1 to 3.10.12 inclusive are met:
1. 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;
2. 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;
3. The locks shall not be able to be readily opened or released by a
child of up to the age of six years;
4. 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.
5. The cover shall be made of a material that if walked on cannot
collapse and can withstand the weight of at least 20kgs to ensure that it
will more than take the weight of a child up to six years old;
6. 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;
7. 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;
8. 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;
9. The cover and locks shall be maintained at all times in a good
state of repair;
10. 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;
11. 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.
12. Any plant material that can support the weight of at least 20kgs
shall be no closer than the edge of the deck where the spa pool stands.
c)
That the Franklin Local Board Swimming
Pool Fencing Exemptions Committee agrees to
note the confidential status of the attachment to Item 12 and confirms that
it will remain confidential to maintain privacy for the applicant.
CARRIED
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