Under the 2020 Indiana Residential Code, Section AG105.2, a pedestrian gate in a St. Joseph County pool barrier must open outward, be self-closing, and carry a self-latching device. Public and semi-public pools fall under 410 IAC 6-2.1.
The Indiana Residential Code Section AG105.2 that St. Joseph County enforces requires every pedestrian access gate in a pool barrier to open outward away from the pool, close by itself, and latch by itself; where the latch release sits below 54 inches, it must be on the pool side and the barrier kept free of large openings nearby. A powered ASTM F1346 safety cover or door alarms are required where a dwelling wall forms part of the barrier. Truly public or semi-public pools, such as an HOA or apartment pool, are separately regulated by the Indiana State Department of Health under 410 IAC 6-2.1.
A gate that fails to self-close or self-latch is a cited defect that stops the pool from passing inspection. An unprotected door from the house into the pool area also fails.
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