Determination on NZ boundary fence compliance

Late last year, the New Zealand Government released a list of determinations on the Building Performance website. One determination, 2025/057: Compliance of part of a pool barrier on a property boundary with Building Code Clause F9, is relevant for the swimming pool and spa industry.

This determination considers whether part of a proposed pool barrier on a property boundary complies with Building Code Clause F9 – Means of restricting access to residential pools. The barrier consists of a 1.2m high timber fence on top of an existing retaining wall.

The matter to be determined, under section 117(1)(a), is whether part of a proposed pool barrier along the property boundary complies with Building Code Clause F9 – Means of restricting access to residential pools.

It was determined in accordance with section 188 of the Building Act 2004, that the part of the proposed pool barrier, consisting of the timber fence on top of the retaining wall, complies with clause F9.

Members are encouraged to read the determination in full, which can be found here: https://www.building.govt.nz/resolving-problems/resolution-options/determinations/determinations-issued/determination-2025-057

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