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IBC 2015 CODE FOR SWIMMING POOLS
SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES AND
SAFETY DEVICES
-SECTION 3109
TITLE III (PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND COMMERCIAL
FACILITIES), REVISED REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE 2010
STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBLE DESIGN ("2010 STANDARDS").
§36.402 Alterations
(e) Path of travel.
(1) A "path of travel" includes a continuous, unobstructed way of pedestrian passage by means of which the altered area
may be approached, entered, and exited, and which connects the altered area with an exterior approach (including
sidewalks, streets, and parking areas), an entrance to the facility, and other parts of the facility.
(3) For the purposes of this part, the term "path of travel" also includes the restrooms, telephones, and drinking fountains
serving the altered area.
28 CFR part 36, subpart D – New Construction and Alterations
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3109.3 Public swimming pools. Public swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence at least 4 feet
(1290 mm) in height or a screen enclosure. Openings in the fence shall not permit the passage of a 4-inch-diameter
(102 mm) sphere. The fence or screen enclosure shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching gates.
3109.4.1 Barrier height and clearances. The top of the barrier shall be at least 48 inches
(1219 mm) above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. The
maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches (51 mm) measured on
the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above
grade, the barrier is authorized to be at ground level or mounted on top of the pool structure, the maximum
vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches (102 mm).
3109.4.1.2 Solid barrier surfaces. Solid barriers which do not have openings shall not contain indentations or
protrusions except for normal construction tolerances and tooled masonry joints.
3109.4.1.3 Closely spaced horizontal members. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical
members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is less than 45 inches (1143 mm), the
horizontal members shall be located on the swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical members
shall not exceed 1.75 inches (44 mm) in width. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members,
spacing within the cutouts shall not exceed 1.75 inches (44 mm) in width.
3109.4.1.7 Gates. Access gates shall comply with the requirements of Sections 3109.4.1.1 through 3109.4.1.6 and
shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian access gates shall open outward away from the
pool and shall be self-closing and have a self-latching device. Gates other than pedestrian access gates shall have a
self-latching device. Release mechanisms shall be in accordance with Sections 1008.1.8 and 1109.13. Where the
release mechanism of the self-latching device is located less than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the bottom of the gate,
the release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the gate at least 3 inches (76 mm) below the top of the
gate, and the gate and barrier shall have no opening greater than 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) within 18 inches (457 mm) of
the release mechanism.
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ISSUE DATE
PROJECT:
DRAWING:
SHEET NO.
MAXIMUM COMFORT
POOL & SPA, INC.
970-949-6339
DOUBLE
TREE
HILTON
2211 N. FRONTAGE RD
VAIL,
COLORADO
COORDINATION 10.12.16
C COPYRIGHT MAXIMUM COMFORT POOL & SPA, INC. ALL
RIGHTS RESERVED
This document, and the ideas and designs herein, as an instrument of
professional service is the property of Maximum Comfort Pool and Spa,
Inc, and is not to be used in whole or in part without the written
authorization of Michael Charles- Manager of Maximum Comfort Pool &
Spa, Inc.
PERMIT 6.16.17
CODE
REVIEW & ADA
COMPLIANCE
06/28/17