In response to the alarming number of children who had drowned in backyard swimming pools, the Australian government introduced strict pool fencing laws in 1991. The result of these laws was a ...

While designing the perfect pool for your backyard can be a fun experience, there are a lot of details you must consider. Will it be above ground or below? What size and shape will it be? What work ...

JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - After the recent drowning of an infant and of a 74-year-old man, Region 8 News is investigating the rules and laws in place for pools in Jonesboro to keep you and your family ...

A new rule requiring infinity pools to be fenced to prevent children climbing up over the invisible edge of pool walls has been described as “crazy”, “stupid” and “illogical” by the pool industry. NSW ...

If building a fence around your pool prevents a child from accidentally drowning in it, then it’s worth the additional effort and expense says Wally Montpetit, the owner of Fence-All, a company that ...

THE mother of a three-year-old boy who almost drowned in an unfenced above-ground pool at Seven Hills said it was unrealistic to spend money on fencing. Zack Daniels was found facedown in the pool of ...

Soaking in a hot spa on the deck is a pleasure enjoyed by many, particularly after taking part in strenuous exercise but it's not just as simple as buying a portable spa and plugging it in. Aside from ...

While it is understandable that fences need to meet strict Australian standards, renters like Steve Bickerson are having difficulty understanding why the associated council fees are out of proportion ...

Pump-up plastic paddling pools fitted with a filtration system and a depth of 30cm or more fall under Planning SA safety regulations which classify "paddling" pools as "swimming pools". According to ...