CLASSIC POOLS - Revised - Safety Notes - Construction Notes - In Ground Installation Notes - Jumping and Diving Forbidden

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Provides safety and construction guidance for classic swimming pool installations, covering in-ground setup, excavation dimensions, assembly notes, and fencing requirements. Emphasizes owner responsibilities including qualified pool installer usage, strict prohibition of diving/jumping, correct pool location away from hazards, and safe filling and backfilling practices. Includes requirements for concrete/sand mixing, treatment standards for pool water, fencing in accordance with relevant building rules, and notes on warranty, warranty voiding, and site engineering considerations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

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Pages12

Reading Time30 min

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Safety Notes

Construction Notes

In Ground Installation Notes

Jumping and Diving Forbidden

Assembly Notes

Fencing Notes

General Notes

| CLASSIC POOLS
CLASSIC POOLS
SAFETY NOTES
CONSTRUCTION NOTES
IN GROUND INSTALLATION NOTES
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JUMPING AND DIVNG INTO A CLASSIC
POOL IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.
1)IN GROUND INSTALLATION TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY QUALFED POOL
INSTALER
IT IS YOUR RESPONSBILTY AS THE OWNER OF THE POOL TO DO THE
2)FOR OVAL AND TEARDROP POOLS PLEASE REFER TO POOL INSTALLATON
FOXL0WNG:
&CONSTRUCTION DRAMNGS FOR EXCAYATION DIMENSIONS
3)FOR CIRCULAR &PORTABLE POOLS EXCAVATE 400 WDER THAN THE
DO NOT LOCATE POOL NEAR 0BJECTS THAT WOULD ENTCE DIMNG
SZE OF THE POOL
L.E.GARAGES,TREES,PORCHES,ETC.
4)AFTER INSTALLATION OF POOL FL WTH WATER BEF0RE INSTALLING
▶ DO NOT LET ANYONE USE YOUR POOL UNLESS THEY ARE FULLY
AWARE OF THE DO NOT DIVE OR JUMP NOTICE.
AGRICULTURAL DRAINS AND BACKFILING
5)AlL BACKRL TO BE 1 PART CEMENT TO 6 PARTS SAND.MIX WEL
D0 NOT PROMOTE HORSE PLAY OR OTHER ACTMTES THAT WOULD
CAUSE INJURIES.
AND SPRINKLE WTH WATER WHILE FILNG TO ENSURE SETING.
DO NOT ALLOW PEOPLE TO SIT OR WALK ON THE TOP SEAT OF THE
6)POOL IS NOT TO BE EMPTED WTHIN 28 DAYS OF CEMENT/SAND
POOL
BACKFILLING.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILTY AS A POOL OWNER TO ENSURE THE
7)REFER TO MANUFACTURER FOR WARRANTES AND GUARANTES ON
SAFETY OF WHOMEVER USES THE POOL,NOT THE MANUFACTURER.
POOL SHELL AND LNER.
READ ALL INSTRUCTONS CAREFULY BEFORE ASSEMBLNG YOUR
8)THE CONSTRUCTON DETAILS ARE FOR POOLS BUILT IN SOUD NATURAL
POOL AND FAMLARISE YOURSELF WTH ALL POOL PARTS AND
GROUND.FOR P,H&E SITES(IN ACCORDANCE WTH AS2870-1996)
ACCESSORIES BEFORE ASSEMBLY.
REFER TO ENGINEER.
DAMAGE MAY BE DONE IF ALL INSTRUCTONS ARE NOT CAREFULY
GENERAL NOTES
FOLOWED,AND IN SUCH CASES,WLL VOID THE MANUFACTURER'S
WARRANTY.
P1 POOL BUILDER TO ENSURE ANY F0OTNGS OR ADJOINING STRUCTURES
ARE NOT UNDERMINED BY POOL EXCAVATION.ANY UNDERPINNING
WIEN ASSEMBLING POOL,CAREFULY READ THROUGH WHAT YOU
REQUIRED SHALL BE DONE BEFORE EXCAVATON.
MUST D0 FOR EACH STEP,THEN PROCEED.
WARNING
P2 POOL WATER TO BE TREATED IN ACCORDANCE WTH AS 3633.
THS POOL IS DESICNED FOR SWMMING ONLY.IT IS NOT INTNDED FOR
P3 POOL AREA TO BE FENCED IN ACCORDANCE WTH AS 1926-"FENCING
DIMNG OR JUMPING.
FOR PRIVATE SWMMING POOLS°,AS 2818-"GUIDE TO SWMMING POOL
SAFETY,BUILDING ACT 1975 CHAPTER 8 AND BUILDING REGULATION
FOR A MAXIMUM OF SWMMNG FUN,BE SURE TO FOLOW AL SAFETY
2006 PART 4.
RULES WHEN USING ANY SWMMING POOL.
P4 EMPTY POOL BY DISCHARGING TO STORMWATER,OR SEWER(AS
DIRECTED BY COUNCL).
P5 FX EARTHSTRAP TO RENFORCING BESIDE SKMMER AND WRE TO HOUSE
CIRCUIT EARTHING SYSTEM.
P6 IF POOL FOUNDED ON FILL ENGINEERS TO BE CONSULTED FOR PIER
DESIGN. | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | STD POOL for
CLASSIC POOLS
“OVAL”
“PORTABLE”
“CIRCULAR”&”TEARDROP” | CHECKED
DRAWN
Des Newport二
DV
ny | | | | | DATE
208 Constance Street Fortitude Valley
PH:(07)32529822 FAX:(07)32529844
10/12/08
Email:infoPdnce,com.au | | | | | CLASSIC POOLS | JOB NO.
08037 | | | | | SHEET
DWG NO.
10F 2
COVER 1 | CLASSIC P0OLS-ASSEMBLY NOTES 1)CONSTRUCTON OF VARIABLE DEPTH OVAL POOL IS TO BE THE SAME AS REGULAR POOL CONSTRUCTON HOMEVER ATENSION STRAP IS NOT NEEDED.IN PLACE OF A TENSION STRAP A HOLDING PLATE(1)IS USED.THE HOLDINGPLATE ACCEPTS STRESS INSTEAD OF THE TENSION STRAP THEREFORE THE HOLDING PLATE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THEHORIZONTAL SUPPORT SECURELY AS PER INSTRUCTONS ON THESE DRAMNGS 2)REFER TO THE DRAWNG FOR EXCAVATION DIMENSIONS.PLEASE NOTE THAT IN SANDY SOIL EXCAVATON F0R THEDEPTH OF THE HOLDING PLATE SHOULD BE AT LEAST 1.5 TMES THAT SHOWN ON THE ASSEMBLY DRAMNGS. 3)THE DEEPEST POINT OF EXCAVATON IS 900.EXCAVATON AREA MUST BE A MINIMUM F 400 FROM THE SIDE WALLSOF

FAQs

Who is responsible for ensuring a classic pool is constructed safely and correctly?

The owner is responsible for ensuring installation and safety. Construction of in-ground installations is to be done by a qualified pool installer.

What activity is strictly forbidden around the classic pool?

Jumping and diving into the classic pool is strictly forbidden. Users must be fully aware of the notice.

What are key fencing requirements for the pool area?

The pool area must be fenced with specified maximum gaps and compliant regulations, including self-closing door requirements for direct access to a dwelling. Fence heights must be perpendicular to slopes where applicable.

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