5 Ways To Ensure Consent When Building Your New Pool Fence
The consent process can be very daunting if you don’t know where to start. Multiple steps are involved in gaining approval for your new pool fence, and it can be challenging to find the correct information needed.
Below are five key ways to help make your journey of gaining consent more straightforward.
Work with a Quality and Trusted Fencing Business
To ensure gaining your pool fence consent is not a long, drawn-out process, it is helpful to work with an experienced pool fencing business. They will have extensive knowledge of the requirements for a pool barrier and will be able to assist you with your project.
Using a fencing business will help make the entire process easier for you. It also means you can ensure your fence is as safe as possible for all users.
Working with a professional means no unexpected costs as they source all the materials and will provide you with a quote. Most of the time, the quality will be higher than if you were to do it yourself as they are experienced trade professionals.
Know Where to Apply for a Pool Fence
In New Zealand, all pool barrier consents are approved by local councils. Tauranga Council consent applications are submitted through an online portal which can either be completed by the property owner or on their behalf by an agent.
Before you begin your application, ensure you have all the necessary information. All documents will need to be in a pdf format before uploading. In addition, a record of the property title and an accurate description of your pool fence is required.
Meet the Correct Fence Requirements
So your application can be approved as quickly as possible, ensure you meet all the required measurements before your inspection; otherwise, your project could take longer and become more costly.
In Tauranga, a swimming pool fence should be at least 1200 mm high at all points around the barrier. A barrier should fully enclose the immediate pool area, including all contents related to the pool, such as a pump shed or pool furniture.
Any material used on the fence should not have a gap greater than 13mm for barriers up to 1200 mm high, 35mm for barriers up to 1800mm high and 50mm for barriers up to 1800mm high. In addition, no spaces must be greater than 100 mm within or under your fence.
Do your Research
A pool fence is about keeping you and your family safe, so by researching, you gain a deeper understanding of the logistics and ways to ensure safety for your home. As a result, you are helping to give more peace of mind and enabling you to relax and enjoy your pool.
To ensure a smooth and quick application process, research everything required. This starts with finding a good fencer to work with or what quality materials you should use if you’re doing it yourself.
Look at your local council’s website, for example, the Tauranga district council as they will be able to provide you with specific requirements for your region as well as people you can contact for any help or advice about your project.
Future Proof your Fence
If you cut costs in the beginning and use low-quality materials, it will cost you more in the future as these will need to be replaced or repaired sooner than if you used high-quality products.
Use materials that are made to last and fit the intended environment. Most pool fences are made from aluminium or glass as they are cost-effective, have long-lasting quality and are visually appealing.
It is required that pool fences are inspected at least once every three years to ensure your barrier is still meeting the standards. Currently, for Tauranga, each inspection incurs a fee of $160 after your pool fence is deemed compliant.
To Conclude
Before you begin your pool fencing journey make sure you are prepared. As highlighted above there are multiple steps you can take to ensure your construction is as easy as possible.