3109.3 Public Swimming Pools Enclosures shall comply with all provisions of the Health…

Subsection 3109.4.1, Barrier Height and Clearances, is amended to read as follows:

3109.4.1 Barrier Height and Clearances

The top of the barrier shall be at least 60 inches (1219 mm) above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches (51 mm) measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance at the bottom of the barrier may be increased to 4 inches (102 mm) when grade is a solid surface such a concrete deck, or when the barrier is mounted on the top of the aboveground pool structure. When barriers have horizontal members spaced less than 45 inches (1143 mm) apart, the horizontal members shall be placed on the pool side of the barrier. Any decorative design work on the side away from the swimming pool, such as protrusions, indentations or cutouts, which render the barrier easily climbable, is prohibited.

Subsection 3109.4.1.7, Gates, is amended to read as follows:

3109.4.1.7 Gates. Access gates shall comply with the Sections 3109.4.1.1 through 3109.4.1.6. and shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian access gates shall be self-closing and have a self-latching device. Where the release mechanism of the self-latching device is located less than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the bottom of the gate, (1) the release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the barrier at least 3 inches (76 mm) below the top of the gate, and (2) the gate and barrier shall have no opening greater than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) within 18 inches (457 mm) of the release mechanism. Pedestrian gates shall swing away from the pool and comply with Section 1008.1.8. and 1109.1.2. Any gates other than pedestrian access gates shall be equipped with lockable hardware or padlocks and shall remain locked at all times when not in use. A sign shall be posted which states that the gate is part of a pool enclosure and must be locked or under direct adult supervision at all times. A gate that serves as the main driveway to a garage or carport cannot use the padlock and sign provisions and shall comply with the self-closing and self-latching provisions above.

(Ord. 1410 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010)

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City of Palmdale, CA

HEALTH AND SAFETY

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