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nz standard 8500:2006:safety barriers around swimming
pools, spas and hot tubs
• bmh spa hardcovers are designed to meet the requirements of n.z.
standard 8500:2006.
• compliance to this standard is subject to the cover being
installed and maintained as directed in 3.10 of the standard.
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if you want to comply you must follow the installation and
maintenance guidelines set out.
excerpts from nz standard 8500:2006
3.10 above-ground spas and hot tubs
above-ground spas and hot tubs shall meet all of the following
(a) the top of the spa pool or hot tub shall be positioned with the
entire top surface not less than 760mm above the surrounding ground
or deck;
(b) the cover shall be lockable and shall be kept locked when the
spa pool or hot tub is not being used or supervised. a locking
device shall contain a mechanical locking mechanism or a
self-locking mechanism in addition to latching shut;
(c) the locks shall not be able to be readily opened or released by
a child of up to the age of six years;
(d) when locked the cover shall be fitted so that if lifted it does
not release the locking device or provide a clearance greater then
100 mm;
(e) the cover shall be made of a material that if walked on cannot
collapse and can withstand the weight of at least 20kg to ensure
that it will more than take the weight of a child up to six years of
age;
(f) the cover shall be constructed of material that meets ASTM
F1346-91 to allow easy movement on and off the spa pool or hot tub;
(g) the cover shall be constructed with a taper from the centre
hinge to the outside edge of the cover so that water will not pond
on top of it;
(h) the cover shall have an evenly spaced locking device as required
in (b) which shall be positioned to ensure the cover cannot be
lifted more than 100 mm by a child up to six years of age, and
ensures that the cover is fixed securely to the spa pool or hot tub;
(i) the cover and locks shall be maintained at all times in a good
state of repair;
(j) warning stickers/signs shall be placed on the cover to advise
that it shall be locked in place when the spa pool or hot tub is not
being used or supervised (see below)
(k) removable steps, movable furniture, or other objects that can
assist a young child to climb onto the cover, shall be stowed/stored
away at least 1200mm from the side of the spa pool or hot tub.
3.10.1 non compliant above-ground spa pools and hot tubs
• failure to comply with 3.10 above will require a barrier/fence
complying with the standard.
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