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Resource
Consents
Resource consent may be required if your
project does not meet the requirements
of the Resource Management Act and
the Council’s District Plan. Essentially,
resource consent applies to work you
do on the land, building consent applies
to building work you do, although if the
building work impacts on the land or
other users, you may need a resource
consent. Contact the Council if you
have any questions about applying for
resource consent. If resource consent is
required it must be granted before you
can start work.
WHAT IS A RESOURCE CONSENT?
Check whether your proposed activity/
development is allowed under the
Resource Management Act and/or District
Plan by checking the relevant planning
maps to identify the zoning of your
property.
1. Check the planning maps which cover
urban, rural and future development
areas
2. Check Appendices to maps for
additional controls which may apply
3. Refer to the District Plan to determine
the status of your proposal.
Swimming Pools
THE FENCING OF SWIMMING POOLS ACT
The Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 exists to protect young children from the
danger of drowning in unfenced swimming pools. It does this by requiring owners
to fence their pools.
If your pool has the capability of water depth greater than 400mm (16 inches) then
it is required to be fenced in accordance with the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act.
Note: this includes blow up and temporary pools. All pools, no matter when they
were installed must comply with the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act.
DO POOLS REQUIRE A BUILDING CONSENT?
All pool fencing requires building consent, including that around spa pools, and
some pools require consent for the construction of the pool itself. Refer to the
section on building consents for information about applying for building consent.
Contact your local council if you have any questions about the information needed
for a pool related building consent.
WHERE THE FENCE MUST BE SITUATED
The fence must only surround the pool and the area immediately around the pool.
This area can only include things used in association with the pool, for example,
changing sheds. It must not include things that are not relating to the pool for
example, clotheslines, vegetable gardens and children’s play equipment.
Buildings may form part of the pool fence provided they comply with the Act,
for example, there must be no
other doors opening out to the
area outside that fenced. Boundary
fences may form part of the pool
fence provided they meet the
requirements of the Act.
The Council (only) can grant
an exemption from meeting the
requirements of the Fencing of
Swimming Pools Act. Council will
only grant an exemption if it is
satisfied that the circumstances will
not significantly increase the danger
to young children.
SWIMMING POOL AND FENCING CHECK LIST
Item
of Compliance
1. Height of Fence not less than 1.2m or pool is 1.2m above
ground with smooth, vertical sides
2. Gap under fence and gate less than 100mm
3. Gaps between vertical cladding less than 100mm
4. Rails at correct height/spacing of 900mm between rails
5. Mesh/netting: no opening greater than 10mm for fence
1.2m high or 50mm for fence 1.8m high
6. Gate opens outwards with gate latch set at 1.5m above
ground level
7. Gate latches automatically
8. Latch on gate self locking
9.
Top bolts on ranchsliders
10. Steps into above ground pools removable if applicable
11. Doors and windows giving access to pool area comply
12. Pool area contains only pool equipment
13. Has the pool been given a clearance for Fencing of
Swimming Pools Act
YES
NO
Note: This checklist is provided for your convenience but does not cover
every situation. Please check with your local authority.
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