This guide sets forth minimum standard requirements for use in local codes and ordinances relating to residential outdoor swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas. This guide does not have the effect of law, nor is it intended to supersede local codes and ordinances of a more restrictive nature. Studies, as listed in Annex A1, have been referenced as the bases for certain recommendations in this guide and will assist those who intend to provide protection against drownings and near-drownings by restricting access to children under the age of five years in residential swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs. This would include, but not be limited to, state and local governments, model code organizations, building code groups, and consumers. It is understood that the format will vary depending upon the specific use and local conditions. |
1.1 This guide provides recommended minimum requirements for various types of fences for residential outdoor swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas. 1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values stated in brackets are for information only. |
International Building Code—2006 | |
A491-11(2022) | Standard Specification for Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric |
CPSC | Staff Recommendations, Barriers for Residential Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs (March 1992) |
F2518-06 | Standard Guide for Use of a Residential Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Safety Audit to Prevent Unintentional Drowning (Withdrawn 2015) |
F2286-16(2023) | Standard Design and Performance Specification for Removable Mesh Fencing for Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas |
F1346-23 | Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs |
ANSI/APSP-7 | Model Barrier Code for Residential Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs |
A392-11a(2022) | Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric (Includes all amendments and changes 11/8/2022). |
Z535.4 | Product Safety Signs and Labels |
1993 SBCCI Bluebook, | Standard Swimming Pool Code |
F552-14(2023) | Standard Terminology Relating to Chain Link Fencing |
F668-17(2022) | Standard Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyolefin and Other Polymer-Coated Steel Chain Link Fence Fabric |
F1183-96(2022) | Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloy Chain Link Fence Fabric |
F1345-10a(2023) | Standard Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric (Includes all amendments and changes 9/19/2023). |
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