Pool Fencing Testing & Certificates

All our panels for pool fencing designs have been tested and are manufactured to comply with Australian Standards for pool fencing.
A "Certificate of Compliance" is now printed on your delivery docket when your fencing is delivered.

PLEASE NOTE: Testing of pool fencing panels requires seven tests to be performed on panels not one as some manufactures believe. Check to see that any other suppliers you may receive a price from have these seven tests performed independently by a NATA certified testing laboratory as ETRS Testing is.

Testing Procedure

Tests performed by ETRS Pty.Ltd ABN 21 006 353 046 
A NATA accredited company for compliance with ISO/IEC 17025.
Accreditation #218      Site #15515

SUBJECT:
The Inspection of and Performance Testing of Pool Fence Panels. The testing was carried out at the ETRS Rocklea premises.

TEST SPECIFICATION:
AS 1926.1-1993 Section 3
Clause 3.1 (I.A.W. Appendix A)
Clause 3.3 (I.A.W. Appendices C and D), and Appendix E2 (c).

Test Equipment:
Test Object Q3010
15.3 kg x 105.4mm Diameter Conical Steel Test Object
Test Object Q3011
25.49 kg x 105mm Diameter flat faced Steel Test Object
Test Object A, No. HRL 09620
An 8.1 kg half spherical solid faced steel test object 50mm diameter
Tape measure         Serial No. HRL 09608
Vernier callipers     Serial No. HRL 10983
Level                       Serial No. HRL 09606

Test #1: A 150N force is applied to the test object (via Gravity) in an attempt to force it through an opening in the fencing. A Pass is awarded when the test object will not pass through the opening.

Test #2: A 250N force is applied to the component or components of the fencing and it is then inspected for permanent deformation. A tolerance of +/- 1.0mm applies to the measurement. A pass is awarded where there is nil deformation, taking into account the measuring tolerance.

Test #3: A 330N force is applied to the component or components of the fencing and it is then inspected for signs of breakage, fracture or loosening of the components. A pass is awarded where components are found to be sound and permanent deformation is less than 10mm.

Test #4: After the 330N force is applied to the component or components of the fencing it is then also inspected for signs of breakage, fracture & loosening of any of the components. A pass is awarded if the component(s) are found to be sound. Appendix C5.B1 & Bi & Bii

Test #5: A 8.1 kg (Test Object 'A') dynamic force is applied to the weakest fencing components. It is then inspected for signs of breakage, tearing or signs of fracture, or loosening of components or fixings. A pass is awarded if the components are found to be sound.

Test #6: A 9.1 kg (Test Object 'B') dynamic force is applied to the weakest fencing components. It is then inspected for signs of penetration, breakage, tearing, or signs of fracture, or loosening of components or fixings. A pass is awarded if the components are found to be sound.

Test #7: The significant dimensional requirements that need to be met to enable a fence to comply with AS1926.1-1993