New draft pool fencing standards to be discussed in upcoming webinar

SPASA is hosting an important webinar in acknowledgement of the new draft Australian Standard AS1926.1, aimed at highlighting the positive aspects and key concerns of the draft standard.

Australian Standard AS1926.1– Swimming pool safety – Safety barriers for swimming pools was released for public comment in October.

SPASA will be seeking industry input and public comment resources will be provided for feedback during the webinar, held on Thursday November 9, at 5pm AEDT.

Click here to preview the draft AS1926.1.

SPASA COO Spiros Dassakis says that AS1926.1 is critical to the swimming pool and spa industry and the proposed changes to the draft standard include several new requirements that have the potential to impact pool industry businesses.

“It is imperative that members and stakeholders take this opportunity to gain a better understanding of how changes in the draft standard may impact the swimming pool and spa industry,” he says.

Who should attend the webinar:

If you work in any of the below industry sectors – you should attend the SPASA Webinar before making a public comment.

• Pool Builders

• Service Technicians

• Pool Barrier Inspectors

• Suppliers of pool gates, latches, and other components

• Fencing Companies (temporary and permanent)

• Landscapers

• Landscape Designers and Architects

• Engineers

• Consultants

• Ancillary Trades

• Other parties with an interest in the swimming pool and spa industry

“Remember, it’s your industry and your standard,” says Dassakis.

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Contact: spiros@spasa.com.au