Description

This document was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee CS-034, Swimming and Spa Pools, to supersede AS 1926.1:2012.

This Standard incorporates Amendment No. 1 (October 2024). The start and end of changes introduced by the Amendment are indicated in the text by tags including the amendment number 1.

The objective of this document is to specify the requirements for barriers that are intended to restrict the access of young children to swimming pools.

A list of all parts in the AS 1926 series can be found in the Standards Australia online catalogue.

The major changes in this edition are as follows:

(a) Introduction of new definitions.
(b) Inclusion of —
    (i) new diagrams with revision of some existing diagrams reflecting non-climbable zones (NCZs);
    (ii) wording in AS 1926.1:2012 Ruling in Clause 2.3.1;
    (iii) section for plants located within an NCZ;
    (iv) section for marking of gate latches and hinges;
    (v) section for combined structures forming a barrier;
    (vi) section covering security of closure of gate latches;
     (vii) section providing alternative option for windows used as barriers for indoor pool; and
    (viii) section introduction covering marking of gate latches and hinges.
(c) Removal of definition and references to gate units.
(d) Clarification and simplification of clauses.
(e) Reintroduction of location of latch release being a minimum height of 1 400 mm above any lower foothold.
(f) Increased cycles and frequency of testing gate components.
(g) Addition of a new appendix for the testing of glass panels.

The terms “normative” and “informative” are used in Standards to define the application of the appendices to which they apply. A “normative” appendix is an integral part of a Standard, whereas an “informative” appendix is only for information and guidance.

Notes to the text contain information and guidance. They are not an integral part of the Standard.

AS 1926.1:2024 assists pool owners/users in avoiding pool-related drowning by providing design, construction and performance requirements for various barrier options, which are designed to restrict entry to the swimming pool area by young children Originated as AS 1926-1976 and AS 2820-1985. Previous editions AS 1926.1-2007 and AS 2820-1993. Revised, amalgamated and redesignated as AS 1926.1-2012. Second edition 2024. Reissued incorporating Amendment No 1. (October 2024).