Design Variations • Gate Systems • Complex Safety Guide • SANS Compliance

🎨 7. PVC Pool Fence Style Variations

Value Fencing® PVC Pool Fencing is available in several compliant and aesthetic styles:

✔ Standard Pool Fence (Most Popular)

• 38×38 mm square newels
• ≤100 mm spacing
• 1.2 m minimum height
• Perfect for homes, gardens, estates, complexes

✔ Semi-Private Pool Fence (Enhanced Privacy)

• Ideal for estates or street-facing pools
• Spacing options: 100 mm, 85 mm, 50 mm
• Provides airflow while increasing privacy

✔ Mixed-Top Pool Fencing

• Lattice / trellis decorative top
• Still compliant with maximum spacing rules
• Adds elegance without compromising safety

✔ Modern Horizontal Slatted Pool Fence

• Contemporary style
• Child-safe spacing
• Matches modern architectural themes

✔ Custom Pool Fencing

• CNC-cut decorative designs
• Slatted, privacy, or partially private options
• Gate matched to any fence style

All styles remain FULLY SANS-compliant and engineered for child safety.

🚪 8. PVC Pool Safety Gates - Engineered for Maximum Protection

Every Value Fencing® pool safety gate includes:

✔ Self-Closing Hinges (SANS Required)

• Stainless steel
• Adjustable tension
• Closes automatically every time

✔ Self-Latching, Outward-Opening Gate

• Outward-open = SANS 10400-D mandatory
• Prevents inward access from children

✔ Gate Latch Height (≥ 1.5 m Above Ground)

• Child-resistant placement
• Protection from toddlers reaching the latch

✔ Locking Options

• Tri-Mag 5.0 Magnetic Safety Latch
• LockLatch (key-lockable)
• Double-latch systems (foot & hand)

✔ Internal Aluminium Reinforcement

Prevents distortion, sagging, or movement over time.

🧰 9. Value Fencing® Technical Specifications (Engineering Standard)

POSTS

• 102×102 mm structural PVC
• 600 mm deep reinforcement using:
  • 2 × Y10 ribbed steel rods
  • RAWL chemical anchor epoxy
  • 30-42.5 MPa concrete fill

PANEL SPACING

• Upright newels spaced: 100 mm, 85 mm, or 50 mm
• Ground clearance: ≤100 mm
• No horizontal rails accessible externally

RAILS

• Top: Structural PVC rail
• Bottom: PVC rail with aluminium insert (recommended for rigidity)

HEIGHT

• Standard: 1.2 m minimum
• Custom heights available depending on municipal approval

GATE HARDWARE

• 316-grade stainless hinges
• Powder-coated marine-grade hardware
• Magnetic latching system

INSTALLATION LOCATIONS

• Garden beds (in-ground)
• Paving (core drilled)
• Concrete slabs
• Retaining walls (extended posts)

🧾 10. Compliance Checklist for Pool Owners, Estates & Complex Managers

Keep this checklist for legal and insurance compliance inspections:

✔ FENCE / BARRIER

• Height at least 1.2 m
• No gaps larger than 100 mm
• No climbable elements
• No objects near fence that assist climbing

✔ GATE SYSTEM

• Gate opens outward
• Gate is self-closing
• Gate is self-latching
• Gate latch is ≥1.5 m high
• Gate remains locked when pool is unattended

✔ POOL AREA

• No movable items near fence
• No plants or objects growing into fence
• No holes or gaps due to soil movement

✔ POOL COVERS / NETS

If used, they must be:

• SANS 10134 compliant
• Support ≥220 kg
• Tensioned and locked
• Installed by an accredited supplier

✔ SUPERVISION & EMERGENCY READINESS

• Active adult supervision always required
• Emergency number 112 displayed
• Rescue equipment accessible (pole, ring, rope)

🏢 11. A Guide for Estates, Body Corporates & Complex Managers

Compliance in multi-unit environments is more complex and legally sensitive.

Estate/Complex Responsibilities:

• Ensure ALL shared pools are fenced legally
• Ensure pool gates are ALWAYS functional
• Conduct annual compliance inspections
• Maintain latches, hinges, and barriers
• Enforce rules for parents and children
• Keep bushes/trees trimmed around pool areas

Common Liability Misconceptions

• "We have a net, so fencing is optional." → Incorrect
• "Tenants are responsible." → Incorrect
• "Our estate predates the regulation." → Incorrect
• "Kids are supervised anyway." → Not sufficient

Legal Consequences of Non-Compliance

• Personal liability lawsuits
• Insurance claim rejections
• Criminal liability in cases of injury/death

Value Fencing® helps estates maintain compliance year after year.

🏅 12. Why Value Fencing® Is South Africa's #1 PVC Pool Fence

✔ First creators of PVC pool fencing in Africa

✔ 16+ years of innovation and experience

✔ Nationwide installation

✔ Architect-friendly, estate-approved designs

✔ Zero maintenance for minimum 20 years

✔ Fully SANS, NBR & municipal compliant

Our system is the industry benchmark-and the most widely copied, yet never matched.

❓ 13. Frequently Asked Questions

Is a pool fence mandatory in SA?

Yes - required by SANS 10400-D for all private pools.

Can a net replace a fence?

No. Nets are supplementary safety devices.

What is the correct pool gate height?

Gate latch must be ≥1.5 m above ground.

Can PVC pool fences be painted?

Yes. After light sanding, use acrylic roof paint.

Can you install on paving?

Yes. Posts are core-drilled and epoxied.

How long does PVC last?

Decades - backed by our Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Do you offer DIY pool gates?

Yes - including Tri-Mag 5.0, LockLatch, and pre-built PVC gates.

🏁 14. In a Nutshell

Value Fencing® is South Africa's industry pioneer and the trusted leader in fully compliant PVC swimming pool fencing. With nationwide coverage, custom-made solutions, and superior safety engineering, we provide peace of mind backed by a 20+ year no-maintenance lifespan.

Whether you're securing a home, estate, Airbnb, resort, or sectional title development - our system is the safest, most durable, and most visually appealing choice.

🌟 Value Fencing® - The Original and The Best

"Everything in business is negotiable, except Quality."