Utah Admin. Code R392-302-17 - Fencing and Barriers

(1) The manager shall ensure that the complete perimeter of the pool, pool deck, and additional decking area, if provided, is enclosed with a fence or other barrier to prevent unauthorized entry that:

(a) is at least six feet in height measured from the exterior side of the barrier;

(b) does not allow passage of a four-inch diameter sphere through any fence or barrier opening including below the barrier;

(c) the vertical clearance between a surface below the barrier is constructed of a solid surface such as concrete, paving stones, or other solid surface material approved by the local health officer;

(d) if the fence or barrier has horizontal members, the horizontal members are at least 45 inches apart from each other;

(e) if the fence or barrier includes a gate or door to access the pool enclosure, the gate or door is self-closing and:

(i) has a self-latching mechanism that includes a self-locking mechanism installed between 34 inches and 48 inches above the ground; or

(ii) has a self-latching mechanism that does not include a self-locking mechanism installed 54 inches above the ground, and a lock such as a keyhole, electronic sensor, or combination dial installed between 34 inches and 48 inches above the ground;

(iii) has no opening greater than 1/2 inch within 18 inches of the self-latching mechanism;

(iv) is designed in such a way that it does not prevent egress in the event of an emergency;

(v) is constructed to prevent unauthorized entry from the perimeter of the facility; and

(vi) at least one exit gate is required for each pool enclosure that opens outward from the pool area.

(2)

(a) The manager shall ensure that any pool enclosure accessible to the public when one or more of the pools are closed and not being maintained for use has a sign that meets the requirements of a four-inch safety sign as described in Subsection R392-302-32(1) identifying each closed pool; and

(b) access to each closed pool is prevented by one of the following:

(i) a safety cover that restricts bather access and meets ASTM standard F1346-91 that is incorporated by reference;

(ii) a secondary barrier that is approved by the local health officer; or

(iii) another bather restriction method approved by the local health officer.

(3)

(a) The local health officer may exempt indoor pools from any portion of Subsection (1) if it is determined that bather safety is not compromised.

(b) The local health officer may exempt pools designed for hotels motels and apartment complexes from the height requirements described in Subsection (1) in consideration of architectural and landscaping features.

(c) A local health officer may exempt an entrance to the pool enclosure from Subsection (1) if:

(i) the gate or door to a facility or pool area is staffed and controlled, and is locked when the facility or pool area is not open to the public; or

(ii) the pool or facility has certified lifeguards conducting bather surveillance when the pool area or facility is open, and the gate or door is locked when the facility or pool area is not open to the public.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R392-302-17

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-12, effective 6/1/2017 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-12, effective 5/24/2018 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-05, effective 2/26/2020 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-16, effective 8/10/2020 Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-17, effective 8/21/2023