Lima's pool safety rules require access gates to open outward, be self-closing, and self-latching, with the latch on the pool side at least 3 inches below the top if under 54 inches high. Where a dwelling wall serves as part of the barrier, the pool needs a powered ASTM safety
Access gates must open outward away from the pool, be self-closing, and have a latching device. If the release mechanism is less than 54 inches from the bottom of the gate, it must be located on the pool side 3 inches below the top of the gate, with no openings greater than ½ inch within 18 inches of the release mechanism. A dwelling wall may serve as part of the required barrier only if one of three conditions is met: (A) the pool has a powered safety cover complying with ASTM ES 13-89; (B) all doors with direct pool access have an alarm that sounds continuously for at least 30 seconds after the door opens, is audible throughout the house,
Non-compliant gates, latches, alarms, or dwelling-wall protection will fail the required Building Department inspection, blocking approval and lawful use of the pool.
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