These are the common criteria that you need to abide:

• Pool gate and fences should be made of durable, sturdy materials free of damage, holes, or cracks.
• Gate must be self-closing and self-latching opening outward, away from the pool.
• Gate fence must be at least 1.2m above above the ground.
• Gate latch mechanism must be at least 1.5m above the ground.
• There should not me any footholds or climbing surface for children under 5 years of age.
• Latch cannot be opened by shaking or jolting.
• Latch cannot be key-locked in open position.

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