Objection to Swimming Pool Bylaws
OBJECTION TO SWIMMING POOL BYLAWSReason: Objection to erecting of fence or wall as the only alternative.Issue: Very costly, not necessarily effective and there are other options more effective like po... continue reading »
"have indoor pool that is under a heavy duty tarpaulin at all times. I have to object to this bylaw. Street Name Epson Chase Suburb Saddlebrook Estate"
"The Council should rather issue a guideline on how to make a pool safe. It should not force owners of private swimming pools to incur significant expenditure. Street Name Horseman's Road Suburb SunValley"
"I agree. We should be allowed to only have a pool net, which is 100\% safe and which I have been using for years. I am unable to construct a wall/fence around my pool given the small space and even if I could, feel that the addition of a fence/wall will n"
"Objecting to By-law due to being in effective & expensive Street Name Tana Rd Suburb Sunninghill, Sandton"
"We have a net Street Name Dee Dee Brown Street Suburb Wilropark"
"The design of many pools will make compliance impossible! Street Name Forest Drive Suburb Lonehill"
"To punish all for some's negligence is not reasonable. Street Name 50 Upper Park Drive Suburb Forest Town"
"Cost!! Street Name Egret Street Suburb Centurion"
"in complexes where individual units have pools and small gardens having a wall or fence around the pool will not be practical Street Name tana road Suburb sunninghill"
"We have a private pool for our personal use. Every precaution is taken when we have visitors. Why does the City of Johannesburg have to interfere with such Bylaws, which will prove too costly. This should apply to schools /public pools, not private reside"
"more drownings occur due to open storm water drains and rivers! are they thinking of erecting fences around these too? also, these fences give a false sense of security. It is very easy to leave the gate open, and a toddler to walk through, because no-one"
