Pools

Pools are “water retaining structures”. The first and foremost objective is to retain water. It is no surprise then that one of the most significant issues we have with pools is leaks. The second most common issue with pools is finishes – pebble...

1.1 Water damage to surrounding areas is a major issue and source of defects/costs (normally associated with above podium/multistorey – or best described as “suspended” pools) 1.2 With recent but long term policy for water restrictions/expensi...

2.1 The sprayed concrete pool shell is a very low class of finish and tolerance and therefore requires preparation works for the liner/finishes. 2.2 Pools are designed with a clear distance between the top of the pool (underside of the coping...

3.1 Pool equipment areas are easily one of the most ignored areas of a building. The size of pool equipment is simply not appreciated by most people. The location is usually misunderstood that the distance from the pool affects the design and “get...

4.1 Ensure tree species and size/root-balls etc are coordinated between the pool designer and landscape designer. Install the trees as soon as the shell is cured to allow the trees time to establish in the new location after transplanting (prior t...

5.1 Jacuzzi’s are typically less than 1200mm high (therefore accessible to kids) and are greater than 300mm deep and are therefore a pool. 5.2 Pool fencing laws apply to Jacuzzi’s. 5.3 Where installed on suspended decks/podiums – many of t...

6.1 Water-features may be located in a flyer, in a hotel room, or externally 6.2 Water features are typically constructed without a sprayed shell – and use a structural shell with a UV stabilised waterproofing membrane. 6.3 Water features ...

7.1 BCA volume 2 PART D3 provides details for disabled requirements for pools: 7.1.1 Not less than 1 means of accessible water entry/exit in accordance with Specification D3.10 must be provided for each swimming pool required by Table D3.1 to ...

8.1 Pools manuals must be provided at the time of handover. And must include: • Pump and filter maintenance, • Pool water level and balance details, • Water testing frequency, • Maintenance of the pool pump room/area i.e.: cleaning, • All eq...

Pool Safety Council – Pool fence details. https://www.qld.gov.au/housing/buying-owning-home/pool-safety/pool-laws-and-standards/fences-and-barriers Australian Standard 1926.1 Building Code of Australia Local Authority - Environmental Health ...