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St. Lucie County
LIFE SAVER POOL FENCE SYSTEM SRE. ICATIONS
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General Description:
Pool fence designed specifically to provide a barrier around res ire swimming pools
for toddlers and young children. Life Saver Pool Fence System o not have any
gaps, openings, indentations, protrusions, or structural compon , tiT could allow a
young child to crawl under, squeeze through, or climb over the� �atm��em-�Dur exclusive
Perma Locking System will not allow the barrier to be removec�w>,tno,=x the aid of tools.
Life Saver Pool fence is manufactured and installed in compliageDaghthe Florida
Building Code R4101.17.1.1 through R4101.17.1.14 and the Florida Statute 515.29.
System:
Tension based system utilizing a series of 15 foot sections of fence with inserts for
mounting in non -conducting polypropylene sleeves core drilled 4 inches deep into a
concrete deck or other substantial surface, connected in series at the top with our
exclusive 2 1/2 inch Perma Locking System.
Construction:
Mesh: Polyester mesh fabric with a mildew resistant polyvinyl coating to provide for
years of use in direct sunlight.
Continuous basket weave with a tensile strength rating of 270 lbs. Per inch
making it impossible to rip under normal use.
Color selection is black, white, green or brown. Available in 48 or 60 in.heights.
Bordered on all four sides by a reinforced vinyl material with a rating of 387
lbs. To prevent sagging and provide the necessary tension to insure the fence's
integrity for its intended purpose both at the top and bottom.
The mesh is pre -mounted on aluminum support poles and secured by aluminum
cove molding strips.
Poles: Poles are constructed of marine grade aluminum, black, white, green, tan and
brown powder coated or silver finish.
Pole spacing is at 36 inches.
Stainless steel screws (14) are utilized for securely attaching the aluminum cove
molding to the poles and mesh.
Surface of the poles are finished for handling and to prevent injuries from
physical contact.
The poles are capped to provide a neat finished appearance.
Revised 030911
Quad-X Reinforced 1" Aluminum Pole
Life Saver Pool Fence uses Quad-X Reinforced 6063T6 1" Aluminum Poles spaced no
more than 36" apart. Mesh is secured to the pole via an aluminum cove molding using
roundhead screws spaced no greater than 6".
The temper rating of T6 scores the highest tensile strength (30 ksi) within the 6063 alloy
classification.
On July 14"', 2003, Life Saver Pool Fence Systems; Inc. contracted Nutting Engineers of
Florida, Inc., an ASTM standards testing lab established in 1967, to test the pole strength
as per the Florida Building Code section 424.2.17.1.15. ,
t�4,th time of testing, a lateral force was applied to a single pole at a meag&inent of 36'
from the surface of the deck. In the test, the resistance to lateral pressure was found to
exceed 70 lbs. of pressure before failure on any single pole in a free standing installation,
thus exceeding the 521bs. of horizontal force prescribed by the Florida Building Code
section 424.2.17.1.15 Paragraph 1.
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Technical Bulletin
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Product Description:
Fabric using .025" dia. vinyl -coated 1000 den. polyester core yams in the
40p and fill.
Conswiction,endfnch D3775-96 10.0±.5 10.0±.5
.Weight, b*cF D3776-96 — — &3
Tensile Strength (grab), lbf D5034-95 367.7 384.3
Tensi(e-Strenglh (ship), Ibf-135035-95 i52.4 130.4
Tear Strength, (frapetodiao, Ibf D1117-97 55.6 50.2
Elorigadon, g(, DS036-95 24.7 .28.4
Abrasion Resistance D308"2 No Exposure of core yam
(Cstam eydesrwdh no added wewM
Ball Burst, ibf D3787.49 288.0;
Flammability Rating CS-I91-W & CA 117E
Weatherebirity,12oo hours G53-96 No discoloration
'Nfildew Resistance G21-96 No growth
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'I amffyi{tatthe above tests were pied under my supervision in accordance to the sP cation
test requieanenti The 4JAC l test data is app tcM6 to thla atdpmad aed mV." s actual and valid
in(oirrlation aecoteing fo the samples tested.'
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Research and Cotelop"wd project Engineer
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CERNY a IVEY ENGINEERS, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS - TESTING LABORATORY
5650 PEACHTREE PARKWAY, NORCROSS, GA 30092
TEL 770.449-6936 - FAx 770368-1148
Serving Our Clients W W W.CERNYANDIVEY.COM
Since 1967
August 18, 2003
Ms. Gwen Jones, Lab Administrator
Twitchell Corporation
4301 Ross Clark Circle
Dothan, Alabama 36303
SUBJECT: Engineering Report 23263
ASTM G53-96 Test Report letter of certification
Twitchell Fabric T70 Evaluation for use in pool safety fence systems
Dear Ms. Jones:
Twitchell T70 pool fence fabric is used in the Lifesaver Systems assembly. After review
of the resulting test report and attached backup information, the Twitchell T70 woven fabric
complies with G53-96 and the applicable parts of section 424.2.17.1.15 of the 2002 edition of the
Florida Building Code. A copy of the test report for the ASTM G53-96 is enclosed with this
letter of certification. Also enclosed is the sample mounting methods for the testing machine to
ensure all surfaces receive at least 90 percent of the maximum irradiance. If you have any
questions or need additional information, please contact us.
CC: Don Fields
Administration Center
Growth Management Department
Building Division
201 S. Rosalind Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32802
Respectfully submitted,
Robert N. Kenney PE
Vice President -Senior
CC: Lifesaver Systems
1085 SW 15thAvenue
Del Ray Beach, Fl. 33444
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Ist: Lucie County
Easy to use. Convenient and Safe. Attractive. �
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Life Saver's self -closing, self -latching gate utilizes a square frame that can support itself
with or without the pool fence. It is totally removable or it can be permanently anchored.
The gate is constructed of 1'/4" aluminum square stock with a strong 1/8" wall. The
welded finished product is powder coated in black, white, green, or tan with your choice
of black, white, or green Textilen6m mesh — the strongest available. Mix and match color
combinations on the frame, mesh, and border to suit your personal taste while still
maintaining the highest level of safety.
Ultra -Reliable Latching System.
The Life Saver Self -Closing gate uses only the most proven
latch and hinge system. The Magna -Latch has been tested to
more than 400,000 cycles. MAGNA-LATCH gate latches are
magnetically triggered safety devices that have revolutionized
the safety, reliability and child -resistance of swimming pool,
childcare and household gates.
The unique operating principle is brilliantly simple. As the gate
swings shut, a powerful 'permanent' magnet draws a latch bolt
from one housing into the other, latching it securely. No
amount of shaking, pushing or pulling can disengage the latch.
The concept is so advanced it boasts international awards for design excellence.
The latch has been designed to meet strict international safety codes, including all codes
relating to swimming pool gate safety. The dangerous problem of a gate "resting on the
latching mechanism", appearing to be latched, is eliminated when using'MAGNA-
LATCH. The quiet and reliable latching action means MAGNA-LATCH incurs no
mechanical resistance to closure, and so suffers none of the sticking, jamming and
sagging problems associated with'mechanical' gate latches.
Tru-Close Hinges
Quality TRU-CLOSE gate hinges are the latest technology
in adjustable, self -closing gate hinges for swimming pools,
households and other safety gate applications.
These strong, revolutionary hinges are injection -molded
from a special blend of glass -fiber reinforced polymers,
which means they never rust, bind, wear, sag or stain.
The superior strength and rust -free performance of TRU-
CLOSE means the hinges offer double the life expectancy
of any comparable product.
The internal torsion spring is made of high-grade stainless
steel to ensure smooth, powerful closure and long life, even
in the harshest seaside or and environments.
The patented, spring -loaded adjustor within most TRU-
CLOSE hinges allows instant, incremental tension
adjustment using only a screwdriver. Quick and easy! This
clever adjustment feature overcomes the typical spring fatigue problems associated with
fixed -tension gate hinges.
TRU-CLOSE hinges have been independently tested to comply with a range of
international safety standards, especially those relating to pool fences and gates.
The hinges are designed to outperform all comparable gate closing devices. They are the
only safety hinges offering a lifetime warranty against rust or corrosion.
TRU-CLOSE hinges are the modern solution to reliable, lasting safety gate closure.
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