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Interpretation #8840

Original Request

  • Requested By: Bob Pike
  • Requester E-Mail: jpike@seminolecountyfl.gov
  • Code Version: 2021
  • Code: RESIDENT
  • Code Description:
  • Chapter:
  • Section: R4501.17.1.9
  • Topic: Vehicle access gates as part of the fence pool barrier

  • Question: Is it the intent of the code to allow two swinging vehicle access gates to not have to meet the same requirements as pedestrian gates?

Answer:

In the text of the code and statute, there is no exception to the self-closing, self-latching provision contained in FBCR section R4501.17.1.8 nor F.S. 515.29(3).
On 10/26/2023 at 2:20 PM

Commentary:

R4501.1.8 is clear that access gates, when provided, shall, open outward away from the pool, be self-closing, self-latching and locking. The barrier requirement in chapter 45 of the Residential volume does not differentiate between a pedestrian gate and a vehicular gate.