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protection to limit or delay access to the pool, spa or hot tub
through doors or windows in the building/dwelling wall which
provisions may, at the option of the local authority, be limited to
dwellings where children less than five (5) years of age are
permanent residents in the home.
SECTION II - ADULT SUPERVISION
Adult supervision of children at a residential swimming pool, spa or
hot tub, or on said land where a residential swimming pool, spa or hot
tub is installed shall be in accordance with all of the following
provisions:
1. A person of reasonable intelligence and ability, at least eighteen
(18) years of age, or, if less than eighteen (18) years old, with
training in supervision such as Red Cross Life Guard certification.
2. A person supervising children at a swimming pool that is deeper
than four feet (4') (1.2m) shall be proficient in swimming.
3. A person who shall be in the immediate vicinity of the pool, so
that at all times the person shall have visual contact with the pool
and/or the child/children he/she supervises and whose sole
purpose at the pool, spa or hot tub is supervision and who shall
not engage in physical activities not related to supervision.
SECTION III - SUPPLEMENTAL LAYERS OF
PROTECTION - OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS,
HOT TUBS
Supplemental layers of protection for children at a residential
swimming pool, spa or hot tub, or on said land where a residential
swimming pool, spa or hot tub is installed shall be in accordance with
the following provisions:
1. Walls, Fences and Structures as Barriers.
Barrier walls and fences may be stand alone walls and fences or may
be in combination with a structural pool, spa or hot tub walls, or a
budding/dwelling wall to form the barrier around the swimming pool,
spa or hot tub.
1.1. Dimensions.
The top of the wall/fence shall be at least forty-eight inches
(48") 1.2m) above grade measured on the side of the wall/fence
which faces away from the swimming pool, spa or hot tub. The
maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of
the wall/fence shall be four inches (4") (102mm). (See
SECTION III, Paragraphs 2. through 2.3. for
aboveground/nnground pool application).
1.2. Chain -link fence.
Where a chain -link fence is provided as the barrier, the
perpendicular distance between parallel sides of the link shall
not exceed two and one -quarter inches (2-1/4") (57mm) which
corresponds to a two and one -quarter inches (2 1/4")
(57mm) mesh size for chain -link fencing as contained in
specifications'for residential fencing of the Chain Link Fence
Manufacturers Institute (CLFMI). (See Figure C).
13. Picket/ornamental fence.
Where a picket/ornamental fence is provided as the barrier, the
horizontal open-air spacing between pickets shall be a
maximum of four inches (4") (102mm) between all vertical
pickets and support posts. Where a picket/ornamental type
fence is .provided, the maximum vertical opening between
grade and the lowest part of the horizontal bottom rail of the
fence shall not exceed a maximum of four inches (4")
(102mm). Decorative detail shall not provide climbability.
Minimum opening between decorative details shall be one and
three quarter inches (1-3/4") (44mm) or greater.
1.3.1. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical
members and the distance between the tops of the
horizontal members is less than forty-five inches (45")
(1.1 m), the horizontal members shall be located on the
swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing between
vertical members shall not exceed one and three-quarter
inches (1-3/4") (44mm) in width. Decorative cutouts
shall not exceed one and three-quarter inches (1-3/4")
(44mm) in width. (See Figure A.)
1.3.2. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical
members and the distance between the tops of the
horizontal members is forty-five inches (45") (I.Im) or
more, spacing between vertical members shall not exceed
four inches (4") (102mm). (See Figure B). decorative
cutouts shall not exceed one and three-quarter inches (1
3/4") (44mm) in width.
1.4. Pedestrian access grates.
Access gates in the barrier shall comply with the requirements
of SECTION III, Paragraphs 1.1. through 1.5., be self -closing,
self -latching, accommodate a locking device and shall open
outward away from the pool, spa or hot tub except when natural
topography or other conditions dictate that it open inward.
Release of the latch on the self -latching device for the gate shall
be activated either: (a) at a height no less than fifty-four inches
(54') (1372mm) above grade for chain -link access gates and at
a height no less than fifty-four inches (54") (1372mm) above
the horizontal bottom rail of a picket/omamental access gate,
or, (b) on the pool, spa or hot tub side of the gate at a distance
no less than three inches (Y) (76mm) below the top of the gate.
(See Figure D). Where a self -latching device is also self-
locking and is opened by means of a key, electronic opener, or
integral combination lock, it maybe located at any height on the
gate, so long as it does not negate the function of the gate; and
said gate need not comply with 1.4.1. and 1.4.2. below.
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1.4.1 Chain -link access gate.
Where the gate is a chain link -type, and where the release of
the self -latching device is activated in accordance with
Paragraph 1.4., alternative (b), there shall be no opening
greater than one-half inch (1/2") (13mm) in diameter within
eighteen inches (18") (457mm) of where the latch release is
activated when the gate is closed.
1.4.2. Picket/ornamental access gate.
Where the gate is a picket/ ornamental -type, such that the
distance between vertical members is greater than one and
three quarter inches (1-3/4') (44mm), and where the release
of the self -latching device is activated in accordance with
Paragraph 1.4. alternative (b), there shall be no opening in
the gate/fence greater than one-half inch (1/2") (13mm) in
diameter within'eighteen inches (18") (457mm) of where
the latch release is activated when the gate is closed. (See
Figure D).
1.5. Other access gates.
Gates other than pedestrian access gates need not have a self -
closing, self -latching feature but shall be provided with a means to
secure the gate when it is not in use.
2. Pool Wall as Barrier for Aboveground/ Onground Pools.
2.1. Pool wall.
An aboveground/onground pool wall, itself, may be the barrier if
the pool structure is on grade and the wall is at least forty-eight
inches (48") (1.2m) in height. Other types of barriers can be
mounted on the pool structure or can be a barrier that surrounds the
pool at ground level. Where the barrier is mounted on the pool
structure, the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the
pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be four inches
(4") (102mm). Where an aboveground/ onground pool wall is less
than forty-eight inches (48") (1.2m) above the ground, it is not
considered a barrier and therefore, a barrier, in accordance with
SECTION 111, Paragraph 1.1. through 1.5. shall be provided.
2.2. Ladders or stems.
Where an aboveground/onground pool. structure is used as a barrier
or where the barrier is mounted on the pool structure, and the
means of access to the pool is a ladder or steps, then
2.2.1. the ladder or steps shall be capable of being secured, locked
or removed to prevent access, or
2.2.2. the ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier which
meets the requirements of SECTION III, Paragraph 1.1.
through 1.5., or
2.2.3. a lockable self -closing and self -latching gate at deck level
shall be provided.
2.3. Fence rail mounted on top of forty-eight inch (48")
(1.2m) aboveground/ onground pool wall structure.
Where provided, the top rail of a pool fence, deck fence,
patio fence, walk -around fence and gate, mounted on top
of pool structure or deck of an aboveground/ onground
pool which is in conformance with Paragraph 2.1., shall
be a minimum of thirty-six inches (36") (914mm) above
the deck surface.
23.1. Picket/ornamental-type fence.
Where a picket/omamental-type fence is provided,
maximum open air spacing between all vertical
pickets and support posts (vertical) and between the
top rail of the pool and the lower horizontal bottom
rail of the fence shall not exceed four inches (4")
(102mm). A sphere greater than four inches (4")
(102mm) shall not pass through openings in the
fence.
2.3.1.1. Visibilily.
Where fencing is required and/or provided with the
pool or deck, the fencing shall have at least 65%
open area to allow visibility from outside to inside
the pool area.
2.4. Deck.
Where an aboveground/onground pool has a deck which
abuts or is adjacent to a dwelling and direct access to the
deck is through the exterior wall of the dwelling, such
access shall be in accordance with Paragraph 3.
3. Wall of Building -with 3-sided Fencing as a Barrier.
A wall of a building/dwelling may be used to form the
barrier, or part of the barrier, as provided in SECTION
III, Paragraphs 1. through 1.5.
Paragraphs 3.1. through 3.2.3. shall apply to all
residences with a swimming pool, spa or hot tub when a
wall of a building/dwelling serves as a barrier to said
swimming pool, spa or hot tub. The local authority shall
have the option to restrict these requirements to only
those residences where children less than five (5) years of
age are permanent residents in the home.
3.1. Doors.
Doors in the wall of a building/dwelling which allow
direct access through the wall to the pool, spa or hot tub
area shall be provided with one of the following:
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