Beyond the perimeter fence, Ontario recognizes ASTM-rated safety pool covers and pool alarms as compliant barriers and applies the California Swimming Pool Safety Act, which requires new or remodeled pools to carry at least two of seven drowning-prevention safety features.
Ontario's 'Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tub Barriers' handout defines a 'barrier' to include a fence or wall, a safety cover complying with ASTM Standard F1346, swimming pool alarms complying with ASTM Standard F2208, or a combination thereof that completely surrounds the pool and obstructs access. Outdoor pools with safety covers meeting ASTM F1346 need not be protected by other barriers, and a spa or hot tub with a locking safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 likewise needs no additional barrier. Where a dwelling wall forms part of the barrier, access doors must have a self-closing/self-latching device with the release at least 54 inches above the floor, or an audible door alarm. In-pool alarms that sound on entry into the water must meet ASTM Standard F2208. These city rules align with the statewide Swimming Pool Safety Act, under which Cal. Health & Safety Code section 115922 requires that when a building permit is issued for a new or remodeled single-family pool or spa, the pool be equipped with at least two of seven drowning-prevention features (an isolation enclosure meeting section 115923, ASTM F2286 removable mesh fencing, an approved safety cover, exit alarms, self-closing/self-latching doors, an ASTM F2208 in-water alarm, or other verified protection).
A pool relying on a safety cover or alarm in lieu of a fence must use an ASTM F1346 cover or ASTM F2208 alarm; non-rated covers or alarms do not satisfy the barrier requirement. The barrier and alarms must be installed, inspected, and approved before the pool is plastered and filled, and a permitted new or remodeled pool that lacks the required two drowning-prevention features will fail final inspection under the Swimming Pool Safety Act.
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