Currently $79 in BigW: https://www.bigw.com.au/product/intex-12-foot-easy-set-pool/…
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Yes you need it fenced, even if you have a large glass of water outside you need it fenced these days.
It's over 300mm high, so yes you do.
Define "need"?
You don't need a fence to have the pool, but you may "need" it to be compliant with a piece of paper that some local official may or may not care about.
In my case, if I wanted to be right-wing rule compliant, I would submit a building approval application, with a few hundred dollars fee, to my local council some moths before installing this pool. not joking. Not sure how they would handle that, but even a 10-foot wall topped with barbed wire would not comply with their rules otherwise.
Your post is completely false. Inflatable pools like this one don't need certification, approval, or inspection, but the regulations still require a pool fence if you set it up.
Wow! So you are familiar with every local council's regulations in Australia?
Careful, your comment is sounding a bit foolish, given that I did not even say where I lived. You assumed we are neighbours?
This is just what I was told when I called the council. And while the guy tried to stay deadpan, it was a "these are the rules, do what you will" implication.
Years ago, it was just rules requiring fences, but now each pool needs to be approved before being filled.
@bargaino: Councils don't write the pool regulations, they just enforce them. The state government writes the pool regulations.
No approval is required for inflatable pools.
@[Deactivated]: Again, you just assume that everywhere is like yours.
Ignorance is no basis for posting such blanket statements. Councils have the power. Even strata bodies can ban these pools.
@bargaino: They're STATE laws. And strata bodies can ban fold up washing lines if they want - especially on common property. Councils, however, cannot. Anywhere. Ignorance is no basis for posting such bollocks.
@[Deactivated]: if reason does not work, here is a concrete example:
https://www.joondalup.wa.gov.au/kb/resident/swimming-pools-a…
What is the role of local government?
Local governments are responsible for monitoring compliance with the requirements and approving the construction or installation of swimming pool/spa and their barriers.
Swimming pool is defined as deeper than 30cm.
They may not have tested this is court, but by phone they confirmed that pools are not allowed without a building permit.
I was just complaining about silly laws, and them you claim to be an authority on every council in Australia. Fence rules are state, but that's not the only problem.
Out of curiosity you are not so childish as to be negging, right?
@bargaino: https://www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/Building-Planning-and-Roads/A…
" Swimming pools and outdoor spas that are capable of holding more than 300mm of water require a building permit from the City prior to their construction or installation. This includes inflatable and portable above-ground pools purchased from hardware retailers and general department stores. Please refer to Building Permit Applications for more information on how to apply for a building permit."
How did you "know" that none of this exists?
It is already 80$
yep showing $79 for me
@Phage, the deal has expired, why are you negging for that, it is just a price change from the demand.
It wasn't expired or $79 when OP posted it either, so it's pretty unfair to neg it too.
Don't worry, their neg has been revoked because his comment got downvoted so many times
thanks bought one.
That pool was 2.1m deep.
Darwinism…
Neg away.
Thanks got one
Will be great for those spontaneous drunk skinny dipping sessions.
You need to get drunk to go skinny dipping? Kids these days are so repressed.
I've had a couple of these in the past (different sizes) - good value. This brand is pretty good for this style of pool. Make sure to clean our any debris where you're wanting it as even tiny stones feel huge under foot. Filter is mediocre but keeps the water moving around, stuff will accumulate on the bottom so needs vacuuming (get like 8 meters of hose from bunnings - or however long to reach the far side and dump the water where you want it). I used to put a couple layers of that building plastic underneath (and cut excess after) to help on some uneven pavers.
Great to cool off!
(staying out of the whole safety/supervision/council regs part)
why is this deal listed at $56.00 yet when i click on go to deal it is only listed @79.00??
Got it, don't really know why. Thanks OP.
Now do I need a fence in this compliance-driven world?