Dunedin requires every new residential pool, spa, or hot tub to have at least one approved safety feature: a compliant barrier, an ASTM F1346 safety cover, exit alarms on doors/windows, or a self-closing/self-latching door device.
Under the Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (Chapter 515, F.S.) enforced by Dunedin's Building Division, every newly constructed residential swimming pool, spa, or hot tub must have at least one of the following safety features. (1) A pool isolation barrier meeting Section 515.29 F.S. and R4501.17 FBCR. (2) An approved safety cover complying with ASTM F1346. (3) Exit alarms compliant with UL 2017 with a minimum 85 dBA sound rating at 10 feet on all doors and windows providing direct access to the pool. (4) Self-closing, self-latching devices with positive mechanical latching mounted at least 54 inches above the threshold on all access doors. Owners must sign an acknowledgement form before final approval.
Lack of an approved safety feature is a second-degree misdemeanor under FS 515.29, plus city code enforcement fines and required corrective work.
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