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2026/033: An authority’s proposed decision to refuse to issue a building consent regarding a pool barrier

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Determination 2026/033[PDF 211 KB]
 

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Date issued
14 September 2026
Primary Building Code clause:
F9 - Restricting access to residential pools
Primary topic:
Pool safety
Council:
Hastings District Council
Section of the Building Act:
162c, 17 and 49.

Summary

This determination considers an authority’s proposed decision to refuse to issue a building consent in relation to a residential pool barrier.

The determination considers whether the proposed barrier complies with Building Code clause F9 Means of restricting access to residential pools, which turns on whether the pool house and loggia can properly be considered part of the ‘immediate pool area’.

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