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Above Ground and
In-Ground Options, Building
Regulations & Consent
Building Code Compliance
As the homeowner, it is your responsibility to
understand and comply with legislation and
local bylaws related to installing a spa pool.
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Amendments to the
came into effect in New Zealand
in January 2017.
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Your local council may have added
additional rules and regulations you
must adhere to.
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Note that a building consent is required
for some installation applications
(outlined below).
Installation Considerations
Above Installation
This is the most common form of installation,
where the spa is placed on a concrete
foundation. Remember you must ensure the
steps are removable. Generally, there are no
fencing or compliance requirements with this
option as almost every Galaxy Spa meets NZ
height and cover regulations.
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The Juno model requires fencing as it is
740mm in height which does not meet the
minimum 760mm height regulations.
In-Ground Installation (Sinking)
Where you want to add decking around your
spa pool, place one or more sides up against a
wall or lower it partially into the ground there
are important factors to consider when planning.
Factors to Consider
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Foundation requirements stay the same
however drainage may need to be
reconsidered to avoid any pooling of water.
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Future servicing will require access to
surrounding sides of the cabinet panels.
Removable decking pieces or canter-
levering should be considered.
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Covers clips are to be installed on the
cabinet to keep the cover locked and secure.
Can these be attached and be accessible?
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How will you access your drain valve at
the base of your Spa Pool? This will need
to be accessible to drain your Spa Pool
every 3-4 months.
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Would accessories be obstructed or
unable to be used, such as a cover lifter.
