2026/037: An authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix in relation to the height of part of a pool barrier on a property boundary - 313 Riversdale Road, Riversdale Beach, Masterton
- Abbreviation
- 2026/037
- Valid from
- 14/10/2026
- Information provider
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment,
- Author
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
- Information type
- Determination,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
This determination concerns a notice to fix issued in respect of an existing pool barrier for a contravention of section 162C of the Building Act. The part of the barrier in dispute because of its height is located on the boundary of the property.
The determination considers the requirements of Building Code Clause F9 Means of restricting access to residential pools, and also discusses the form and content of the notice to fix.
Decision
In accordance with section 188 of the Building Act 2004, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment reverses the authority’s decision to issue notice to fix SW1159-26-01.
