Keystone
SAWHORSE
305.4. Where a wall of a dwelling unit or structure serves as part of the barrier and where doors or windows provide direct access to the pool or spa through the wall, one of the following shall be required:
Shortened versions
1. UL 2017 alarms on every window having a sill less than 48” AFF.
2. Listed & labeled safety cover.
3. Self closing & latching house doors.
Now as I read and attempt to comprehend this, the code is stating;
1. UL 2017 alarms at every window with direct access to the pool/spa area?
2. Cover for pool self explanatory however still insane.
3. House or screen door self closing and latching?
Please tell me this is a bad dream and I’m missing here?
What in Sam Hill prompted these dramatic changes?
Shortened versions
1. UL 2017 alarms on every window having a sill less than 48” AFF.
2. Listed & labeled safety cover.
3. Self closing & latching house doors.
Now as I read and attempt to comprehend this, the code is stating;
1. UL 2017 alarms at every window with direct access to the pool/spa area?
2. Cover for pool self explanatory however still insane.
3. House or screen door self closing and latching?
Please tell me this is a bad dream and I’m missing here?
What in Sam Hill prompted these dramatic changes?