Children under the age of five are the most at risk of drowning. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 80 percent of child drowning deaths over a five-year period were children younger than five years old. Most children younger than five (78 percent) who drowned in a swimming pool had accidentally fallen into the pool. Safety barriers significantly lower the incidence of drowning in backyard pools. Regulations for pool fencing in Australia are set by Australian Standards adopted by each state government.<br /><br />Reference: http://www.ehow.com/about_6705868_regulations-pool-fencing-australia.html<br />Images: http://www.glassdirectaustralia.com.au/
