It has been 11 years since AS 1926.1 was released and the pool fence market has evolved a lot in this time; AS1926.1:2023 seeks to update a lot of these changes. AGWA has been involved in expanding the sections around glazing and testing requirements for pool fencing; during this process we identified a lack of testing pathway for pool fencing both in this standard but also in AS1288:2021 and sought to clear this confusion up.
We encourage members to read these updated elements and either submit your own direct comments or provide feedback to AGWA for us to review in relation to our response.
You can view/download the draft with latest comments and provide your feedback, once you have registered with Standards Australia, here: comment.standards.org.au
KEY POINTS
The key changes in the new version relating to glass and glazing is:
2.3.3 Glass barriers – Expansion of clause to provide further clarity around compliance and testing.
Appendix G – Introduction of a new test sequence suitable for Glass Pool Barriers
ASSOCIATED FILES
NTA AS1926.1 Public Comment