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 »
"I agree that domestic drowning needs to be addressed, and I applaud the council for acknowledging that this is a problem. BUT, this by-law does not really deal with the issue. A five year old in JHB drowned in her own bath water, and a baby fell head firs"
"Costly, money making scam Street Name Pitzer rd Suburb Glen Austin"
"One can not legislate against negligence or stupidity Street Name Majuba avenue Suburb Quellerina"
"expensive - false security Street Name 21c margaret avenue Suburb buccleuch"
"petition Street Name Kyoto Str Suburb Kyalami Estates"
"all for the nets! Street Name Isipingo road Suburb Paulshof"
"We have a swimmimg pool net to protect young children from falling into the pool. Fences are unsightly and it is unfair to penalise the broader public due to a few folk [stastically a very low number] not installing nets or watching their [or other] child"
"I do not believe walls, fences or even nets are the answer. Vigilance and responsibility should be exercised if there is a pool on your property. Street Name Scott Road Suburb Randpark Ridge"
"The bylaws are not practical in all cases Street Name Gosforth Crescent Suburb Kyalami Estate"
"I have an alarm system in place Street Name 125 Springfield Rd Suburb Carlswald"
"Pool net effective and safe Street Name E Suburb Sunnunghill"
"I object to the proposed new law Street Name Isipingo St Suburb Paulshof"
"Strongly object - consideration should also be given as to whether there are small children in the household who cannot swim before enforcing rules. There are more pressing matters that the council should be looking at and leave this to be the responsibil"
"too costly Street Name 11 blackwood street Suburb Bryanston"
