Interpretation #8042
Published December 19, 2017
Original Request
- Code Version
- 2014
- Code
- BUILDING
- Code Description
- Chapter
- 4
- Section
- 454.1.3.1.9
- Topic
- Public swimming pool barriers
Question
Is it the intent in section 454.1.3.1.9 to allow a fence constructed of horizontal members spaced at 4" to meet the requirements of a public pool barrier. further does 454.1.3.1.9 in the last paragraph direct readers to residential pool barrier requirements, with the statement fencing consideration shall be given to...
Answer Published 12/19/2017 at 1:59 PM
454.1.3.1.9 states that "Fencing consideration shall be given to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Publication, No. 362, March 2005, guidelines available from CPSC.gov; OR Sections 454.2.17.1.1 through 454.2.17.1.8. 454.2.17.1.2 states, in part, that ..."Openings in any barrier shall not allow passage of a 4-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere." Therefore, a 4" limitation is applicable to commercial pool fencing.
Commentary
When fencing is used as described in sections 454.2.17.1.3 through 454.2.17.1.8 with more stringent requirements, they may be applicable.