Swimming Pool Fencing & Balustrade Systems – Product Overview

Bright Balustrading offers a premium range of swimming pool fencing and balustrade systems, combining modern architectural finishes with certified safety compliance. Engineered for durability and visual clarity, these systems are designed to meet the strict safety and visual requirements for both residential and commercial pool environments across Australia.

Using Grade A toughened safety glass, marine-grade stainless steel, and architectural-grade powdercoated aluminium, each installation is fabricated to withstand exposure to moisture, UV, and corrosive conditions while providing uninterrupted views and secure barriers.

Swimming Pool Fencing Options Offered

• Glazing Channel Glass Balustrades
  Frameless glass panels securely seated in a surface-mounted or recessed base channel, delivering a streamlined, minimal look ideal for premium residential and apartment pool areas.
• Semi-Frameless Swimming Pool Glass Balustrades
  Glass panels supported by vertical posts using slotted posts or D shaped glass clamps. Offers increased lateral strength and safety with a lightweight visual appearance.
• Spigots Glass Balustrades
  Frameless safety glass panels installed using stainless steel spigots (core-drilled or surface-fixed). Allows maximum transparency with minimal structural intrusion.
• Aluminium Flat-Top Pool Fencing
  Classic vertical picket-style fencing, powdercoated for durability and corrosion resistance. A cost-effective solution that maintains compliance and is commonly used in schools, resorts, and shared pool facilities.

Compliance & Standards

All Bright Balustrading pool fencing and balustrade systems are fabricated and installed in accordance with the following codes and standards:

• NCC/BCA 2022 – National Construction Code
• AS1926.1:2021 – Safety Barriers for Swimming Pools (core pool fencing compliance standard)
• AS1288:2021 – Glass in Buildings (for selection and installation)
• AS2208 – Safety Glazing Materials
• AS/NZS 1170.0, 1170.1, 1170.2 – Structural Design Actions
• AS/NZS 2312.2 – Durability of protective coatings for aluminium and stainless steel
• AS/NZS 3000:2018 (Clause 5.6.2.6.5) – Electrical installations near pools and spas, ensuring that all conductive parts (such as glass hardware, spigots, or metal components) are correctly bonded or isolated per electrical safety regulations

Local council certification requirements are also adhered to as part of our end-to-end service.

Performance

Each system is engineered to deliver consistent performance across a range of site conditions:

• Minimum 1200mm fence height above ground level, as per AS1926.1
• Maximum 100mm gap under fencing or between vertical elements
• Climb-resistant construction within non-climbable zones
• Certified self-closing and self-latching gates
• Toughened safety glass (min. 12mm) for frameless/semi-frameless designs
• Marine-grade fixings and corrosion-resistant finishes for outdoor longevity
• Wind and impact loading resistance tested per AS1170.2

Electrical safety clearances and bonding to comply with AS/NZS 3000:2018, particularly in areas where metallic fixings or lighting components are installed near water bodies.

Bright Balustrading’s swimming pool fencing systems offer the ideal combination of safety, compliance, and style. Whether you require a clear-view frameless installation or a practical aluminium perimeter fence, our solutions are designed to meet the highest standards — structurally, visually, and legally.