2025/036: Whether a pool barrier complies with clause F9 of the Building Code and whether to grant a waiver of section 162C(1) Building Act 2004 - 179 Mill Flat Road, Riverhead, Auckland
- Abbreviation
- 2025/036
- Valid from
- 30/07/2025
- Information provider
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment,
- Information type
- Determination,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
This determination considers whether a residential pool with an adjacent set of steps complies with clause F9 of the Building Code to restrict access of young children to the pool.
The determination also considers whether granting a waiver under section 188(3A) of the Act would significantly increase the danger to children under five years of age.
Decision:
In accordance with section 188 of the Building Act 2004, it has been determined that the pool barrier with the adjacent steps does not comply with clause F9 of the Building Code.