Water Safe Auckland and Virtual Media Limited in conjunction with
leading manufacturers of Pool Safety solutions, have produced a new
education tool. This is a Pool Safety Simulation solution that
demonstrates the requirements of the new Pool Safety Standards using
real world examples. The Pool Safety Simulation is available
on DVD or by download from this website.
A pool is a great asset, providing many hours of fun and activity
for the family, however statistics show that it can present a
significant danger for young children.
Pool safety standards, acts, codes, compliance and layers of
protection are just words, but what do they really mean for anyone
who owns, is building or planning to build, a pool, to ensure that
the pool is safe.
The Pool Safety Simulation is free to consumers, helping them
to navigate the minefield of pool compliance by showcasing fencing
legislation and requirements under the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act
(1987), alternatives to pool fencing under NZ Standard 8500:2006 and
layers of protection. Please note that the NZS8500:2006 is
currently a guidance document for councils to provide Special
Exemptions to pools that are not compliant under the Fencing of
Swimming Pools Act (1987).
Contained within the Pool Safety Simulation solution are contact
details for companies who specialise in pool fencing (fencing, gate
latches and locks) and home safety products (such as self-closing
doors, alarms, pool and spa covers) which may help their property
meet swimming and spa pool compliance requirements.
Copies of the 3D Simulation on DVD are available from
WaterSafe Auckland by email (email watersafe.aksx@watersafe.org.nz)