About us

Who we are

Pool Fence Solutions is an independent consultancy specialising in pre-lodgement reviews of swimming pool barrier designs. We focus exclusively on pool-barrier compliance under Section 162C of the Building Act and Clause F9 of the Building Code, helping design teams prepare clear, accurate, and dependable documentation for Building Consent.

Why this service exists

Pool barrier requirements are complex, and even small gaps or unclear details can create delays, redesign, and frustration. Pool Fence Solutions was created to help design teams resolve these issues early so they can lodge with clarity and confidence.

Experience you can rely on

Drawing on ten years inside New Zealand’s Building Consent Authority environment, we understand how councils assess pool-barrier compliance and where documentation issues commonly arise. This experience provides practical insight into:

  • How Clause F9 is applied during assessment

  • Issues that commonly trigger requests for information

  • Documentation gaps that slow or complicate applications

  • How to present barrier details clearly and effectively

Services

What the review includes

Clear, targeted checks to help you resolve compliance issues before lodgement:

  • A written compliance report outlining risks, recommendations, and likely council queries, to support revisions prior to lodgement.

  • Presented in a structured, clause-referenced format that reflects how councils assess F9 pool barrier compliance.

  • Assessment of pool-barrier design under the Building Act and Building Code.

  • Up to two follow-up consultations (within two weeks, pre-lodgement) to support revisions.

What’s not included

To keep the scope focused on resolving pool-barrier documentation issues, this service does not include:

  • Drafting, design, or engineering services

  • Site visits or property file checks

  • Responding to council requests for information or contacting the BCA on your behalf

  • Assessment of unrelated Building Code clauses

Who this service is for

Support for professionals preparing pool-barrier documentation for Building Consent, including:

  • Landscape designers

  • Architectural designers

  • Pool installers

  • Builders

Types of projects we review

  • New swimming pools

  • Existing pools requiring updated barrier compliance

  • Amendments to previously approved barriers

How designers use this service

Design teams may use the review to:

  • Add an independent quality-assurance step to their internal process

  • Resolve compliance issues before lodgement

  • Reduce the likelihood of redesign or documentation gaps

  • Access specialist F9 capability that may not be kept in-house