Key pool fence requirements:

• Be at least 1.2m high (as measured from the finished ground level)
• Not leave a gap at the bottom bigger than 10cm from the finished ground level
• If a boundary fence is part of the pool fence, the barrier must be 1.8m high
• Not have gaps of more than 10cm between any vertical bars in the fence if containing horizontal climbable bars, have these spaced at least 90cm apart
• Perforated or mesh barriers must have holes no greater than 13mm for fence heights of 1.2m
• Perforated or mesh barriers of 1.8m height with holes greater than 13mm must not exceed 100mm The pool fence must be well maintained and in good working order

To ensure your gate meets the standards your gate;

Must swing outwards (away from the pool area)

Has a self closing hinge, so that when the gate is opened it automatically closes without force

Automatically locks (also known as a self latching) when it shuts.