2.  A fence, which may include pedestrian access gates or other gates, all meeting the code requirements, which separates the pool from surrounding parcels, but not from the dwelling associated with the pool,   with the dwelling forming part of the fence. When the wall of the dwelling serves as part of the barrier, self closing, self latching doors with the latch a minimum 54" in height, alarms on the doors or other equivalent approved means of
protection may be used. See barrier and gate details.

3. Section 421.1 #5, exception 3, allows, when wall of the dwelling forms part of the barrier and contains doors, "Other means of protection.... so long as the degree of protection afforded is not less than that afforded by any of the devices described above." We recognize listed, self-closing, locking pool covers    on swimming pools, and secured, locking covers
on non self-contained spas as meeting this requirement. Note that these can be used ONLY when the wall of the dwelling forms part of the barrier.

6. The above applies to all pools INCLUDING non-self-contained spas. A self-contained spa may have a listed safety cover and no other barrier. These terms are defined as:

7. Barrier details are required on all swimming pool plans.

8. When inspecting other types of work, (remodels, room additions, re-roofs, etc., the new work must meet code (for instance, doors from a room addition to the pool). In addition, inspectors will require that all pools and spas meet the current code barrier requirements. Regardless of whether the pool was constructed with  a valid building permit, current requirements must be met. If work is done on the barrier to make it meet safety regulations, the new work must meet current code.

9. Prior the sale of a home with a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub, the owner shall provide
the buyer with written certification of barrier compliance per Section 421.7.

10. Permits for remodeling or modification for homes with existing pools or spas shall require the suction outlets be upgraded with approved anti-entrapment covers retrofitted on the main drain and any sidewall suction outlets.

11. Permits issued for new pools shall have at least two circulation drains per pump that
shall be hydraulically balanced and symmetrically plumbed through one or more “T’ fittings, and that are separated by a distance of at least three feet in any direction between the drains. Suction outlets that are less than 12 inches across shall be covered with anti-entrapment grates, as specified in the ASME/ANSI Standard A112.19.8, which cannot be removed except with the use of tools. Slots or openings in the grates or similar protective device
shall be of a shape, area, and arrangement that would prevent physical entrapment and
would not pose any suction hazard.

Although the code requires only one of the alternate measures above, we strongly encourage people installing pools to use all of the above measures.