Swimming Pools and Spas
Pool and spa owners must have a fence, or other approved barriers, which meet the standards of the building regulations made under the Local Government Act.
Local authorities are required to carry out mandatory four yearly inspections on pool fencing to ensure the security fencing remains in compliance with the regulations.
The Correct Chemical Levels For Swimming Pools
According to the Western Australian Health Act (Swimming Pools) Regulations 1964, the chlorine, pH and stabiliser levels should be maintained as follows:
|
|
Unstabilised Pool |
Stabilised Pool |
|
pH of Water |
Free Chlorine |
Free Chlorine |
|
7.0 - 7.3 |
1ppm |
2ppm |
|
7.4 - 7.6 |
1ppm |
2.5ppm |
|
7.7 - 7.8 |
1.5ppm |
2.5ppm |
|
CYANURIC ACID |
Nil |
30 - 50ppm |
|
Special Test Kit |
|
(Max 60ppm) |
To obtain more information please contact our Building Surveyor on (08) 9045 4006.
|