Swimming Pool Gate Latch Height

Both the building code and the residential swimming pool safety act discuss additional requirements for pool enclosures for which a dwelling or building forms part of the barrier.

Swimming pool gate latch height.

Self closing gate hinges locks and latches should be sprayed with lubricating oil or silicone. There will be a clear zone of at least 20 inches between the barrier and swimming pool. Pool safety magna latch gate latch n346 210 top pull child proof gate latch for pool gates or fence latches by national hardware black 4 9 out of 5 stars 57 79 98 79. The access gate opens away from the swimming pool.

1 the latch is installed on the pool yard side of the gate only and is at least three inches below the top of the gate. The gate is hinged and the latch is placed on the outside of the gate. Ordinances requiring fencing of swimming pools. When the pool fence is more than 4 feet tall gate latches must be mounted no less than 4 feet above the ground.

The swimming pool barrier guidelines are presented with illustrated descriptions of pool barriers. The definition of pool includes spas and hot tubs. However where a wall of a. Fence means a close type vertical barrier not less than four feet in height above ground surface.

And 2 the gate or enclosure has no opening greater than one half inch in any direction within 18 inches from the latch including the space between the gate and the gate post to which the gate latches. The gate is self closing and self latching and the latch is placed no lower than 54 inches above the ground. O all gates shall be securely locked with a key combination or other child proof lock sufficient to prevent access to the swimming pool through such gate when the swimming pool is not in use or supervised. Pool gates are the point of entry for pedestrians and therefore the main access of small children.

Swimming pool act 1992 and amendment act 2010 2012. D d industries tall magna latch magnetic style pool code approved child safety is self latching and out of reach of small children. If the fence is no taller than the 4 foot minimum height gate latches must be installed within 6 inches from the top of the fence. For the purposes of this section.

Inches 457 mm of the latch handle. Small inflatable pools under 300mm in height. The warning label information may vary according to the pool s height. The code further clarifies that gate latches must be 54 inches from the ground and that there may be no gaps larger than 5 inches within 18 inches of the latch.