2026/037: An authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix in relation to the height of part of a pool barrier

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This determination concerns a notice to fix issued in respect of an existing pool barrier for a contravention of section 162C of the Building Act. The part of the barrier in dispute because of its height is located on the boundary of the property.

The determination considers the requirements of Building Code Clause F9 Means of restricting access to residential pools, and also discusses the form and content of the notice to fix.

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