Pool Fence Laws in South Australia All swimming pools in South Australia are required by law to have pool fencing or barriers in place to restrict access to young children. This requirement is enforced by your local council. In South Australia, pool fencing laws are spelled out in two Acts: For swimming pools built before July 1993, The Swimming Pools (Safety) Act 1972 For swimming pools built after July 1993, The Development Act 1993 and associated regulations. Swimming pools built prior to 1 July 1993 must comply with current standards before your house is sold. However, pools built after 1 July 1993 only need to comply with standards in place at the time approval for building the pool was made. It is the home owner’s responsibility to ensure these standards are met before the property is sold.  So, what happens if you don’t meet the standards? If you fail to ensure safety standards are met prior to selling your home with a swimming pool, you may face a maximum penalty of  $15,000.00. With that being said, it is considerably less expensive to buy cheap pool fencing from Adelaide Fence Centre. The price of pool fencing panels, is far less than the fines … Continue reading Swimming Pool Laws & Regulations