Swimming Pool Gate Latch Code

1 self closing and self latching device means a device that causes a gate to automatically close without human or electrical power after it has been opened and to automatically latch without human or electrical power when the gate closes.

Swimming pool gate latch code. Latch releases at the top of the extension tube. Boca pool codes pool gates d d industries tall magna latch magnetic style pool code approved child safety is self latching and out of reach of small children. Both the building code and the residential swimming pool safety act discuss additional requirements for pool enclosures for which a dwelling or building forms part of the barrier. Pool safety magna latch gate latch n346 210 top pull child proof gate latch for pool gates or fence latches by national hardware black 4 9 out of 5 stars 58 79 98 79 98 get it as soon as wed sep 30.

The gate is self closing and self latching and the latch is placed no lower than 54 inches above the ground. The code further clarifies that gate latches must be 54 inches from the ground and that there may be no gaps larger than 5 inches within 18 inches of the latch. Swimming pool fences constructed after the effective date of subpart 6 1 march 30 1988 must meet the requirements of the uniform code. All gates shall be self latching with the latch handle located within the enclosure i e on the pool side of the enclosure and at least 40 inches 1016 mm above grade.

There will be a clear zone of at least 20 inches between the barrier and swimming pool. Pool gates are the point of entry for pedestrians and therefore the main access of small children. The gate is hinged and the latch is placed on the outside of the gate. No such ordinance shall take effect less than ninety days from the adoption thereof nor shall any such ordinance apply to any swimming pool operated by or in conjunction with any hotel located on a government reservation.

And in the case of a swimming pool fence constructed prior to march 30 1988 no opening shall exceed four inches. The access gate opens away from the swimming pool. 12safety barrier guidelines for residential pools when the release mechanism of the self latching device on the gate is less than 54 inches from the bottom of the gate the release mechanism for the gate should be at least 3 inches below the top of the gate on the side facing the pool.