Swimming Pool Fence Code Michigan
The pool fencing rules below apply to residential pools only.
Swimming pool fence code michigan. Federal code links h r. Show location of pool in reference to property lines principle building and accessory structure b. The top of the barrier fence or wall should be at least 48 inches above the surface measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. Title xiv pool and spa safety virginia graeme baker pool and spa safety act u s.
According to arizona office of environmental health and a r s. Useful links to swimming pool and spa codes cdc s model aquatic health code view the entire model aquatic health code operator training module code operator training module annex. Show location of enclosures fences and details of fence openings d. 30 1978 am.
Fences must be maintained in good condition and order at all times. 2004 act 408 imd. State and county code links. This code is designed to prevent swimming.
1978 act 368 eff. Pool fence laws in michigan public swimming pools. If not properly maintained the fence may be ordered removed at the owner s expense. In outdoor pool outdoor spas and outdoor hot tubs areas luminaires lighting outlets and ceiling suspended paddle fans shall not be installed over the pool or over the area extending 5 feet 1524 mm horizontally from the inside walls of a pool except where no part of the luminaire or ceiling suspended paddle fan is less than 12 feet 3658.
Show location of overhead power lines horizontal and vertical distance to pool per chapter 41 of michigan residential code 2015 c. President bush on december 2007 the vgb pool and spa safety act p ss act is effective since the december 19 2008. The public swimming pools in michigan must be vgb federal pool and spa safety act compliant. It is recommended that fences be raised 3 or more off the ground to facilitate this maintenance.
36 1681 in the arizona state code residential pool fencing must conform to the following rules. Signed by the u s. Michigan pool fence laws. Exhibitor s swimming pool built as a model at the site of the seller and in which swimming by the public is not permitted or a pool serving not more than 4 hotel motel apartment condominium or similar units is not a public swimming pool.
Public swimming pools in michigan must be in compliance with the virginia graeme baker federal pool and spa safety act signed by the u s. President bush on december 2007 the vgb pool and spa safety act p ssact has been in effect since december 19 2008. This rule is designed to prevent swimming pools hazards. Grass weeds brush must be kept clean from under the fence.
Signed by the u s. Michigan residential swimming pool safety is regulated by the boca pool barrier code public swimming pools.