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1AlabamaEitherThe alarm shall have a minimum sound pressure rating of 85 dBA at 10 feet (3048 mm) and the sound of the alarm
shall be distinctive from other household sounds such as smoke alarms, telephones and door bells. The alarm shall
automatically reset under all conditions.
https://auburnalabama.org/inspection-services/information-bulletins/Swimming%20Pools.pdf
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2AlaskaNo
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3ArizonaULFence around the pool/home. Self closing, self latching doors and gates. UL 2017 Alarm
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4ArkansasEither
Alarm sounds when door and/ or screen are opened. Alarm sound continuously for minimum of 30 seconds and heard
throughout the dwelling. Alarm shall automatically reset, and shall have a manual means to temporarily deactivate for single
opening. Such deactivation shall not last more than 15 seconds and the deactivation switch shall be at least 54” above the door threshold.
https://www.arkcity.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/neighborhood_services/page/3427/swimming_pool_booklet.pdf
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5CaliforniaASTMASTM F2208. Safety cover or mesh fencing. Door alarms to all doors, self latching gates
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6ColoradoULPool Alarm conforming to ULhttps://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DAS/OEDM/2015-CD-HO/ct_residential_swimming_pools_2015-01.pdf
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7ConnecticutEither
Alarm sounds when door and/ or screen are opened. Alarm sound continuously for minimum of 30 seconds and heard
throughout the dwelling. Alarm shall automatically reset, and shall have a manual means to temporarily deactivate for single
opening. Such deactivation shall not last more than 15 seconds and the deactivation switch shall be at least 54” above the door threshold.
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8DelawareULPool Alarm conforming to UL
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9FloridaASTMASTM F2208. Safety cover or mesh fencing. Door alarms to all doors, self latching gates
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10GeorgiaEither
If a wall of the home is to serve as part of the barrier, all doors opening to the pool area must be equipped with an alarm that
sounds for a minimum of 30 seconds. The purpose of the alarm is to announce that someone has entered the pool area.
Any gate to the pool area must have a self closing and self latching device.
https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/planninganddevelopment/frequentlyrequestedinformation/swimmingpools-spas
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11HawaiiULPool Alarm conforming to ULhttps://www.hawaiicounty.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/303918/637711048298730000
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12IdahoULPool Alarm conforming to ULhttps://meridiancity.org/building/files/Handouts/Residential%20Pool%20Barrier%205-30-19.pdf
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13IllinoisULPool Alarm conforming to ULhttps://www2.illinois.gov/dcfs/aboutus/notices/Documents/policy_guide_2014.14.pdf
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14IndianaNo
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15IowaNo
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16KansasULPool Alarm conforming to ULhttps://www.kcmo.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/8663
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17KentuckyULPool Alarm conforming to ULhttps://www.pdskc.org/portals/pdskc/documents/applications_forms/checklists/Checklist-ResPools.pdf
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18LouisianaULPool Alarm conforming to ULhttps://www.oasispoolsandspasllc.com/barrier-specs
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19MaineULPool Alarm conforming to ULhttps://townofbrunswick.org/Applications/PoolInspection.pdf
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20MarylandULPool Alarm conforming to ULhttps://www.aacounty.org/departments/inspections-and-permits/forms-and-publications/PoolBarrierRequirements.pdf
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21MassachusettsEither
Alarm sounds when door and/ or screen are opened. Alarm sound continuously for minimum of 30 seconds and heard
throughout the dwelling. Alarm shall automatically reset, and shall have a manual means to temporarily deactivate for single
opening. Such deactivation shall not last more than 15 seconds and the deactivation switch shall be at least 54” above the door threshold.
https://www.rehobothma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif4911/f/uploads/ma_building_code_on_swimming_pools.pdf
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22MichiganEither
Alarm sounds when door and/ or screen are opened. Alarm sound continuously for minimum of 30 seconds and heard
throughout the dwelling. Alarm shall automatically reset, and shall have a manual means to temporarily deactivate for single
opening. Such deactivation shall not last more than 15 seconds and the deactivation switch shall be at least 54” above the door threshold.
https://www.a2gov.org/departments/build-rent-inspect/building/Documents/InfoSheets/Ann%20Arbor%20Pool%20Requirements.pdf
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23MinnesotaNo
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24MississippiNo
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25MissouriULPool Alarm conforming to UL
https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/transportation-and-public-works/public-works-publications-and-manuals/pw-residential-guides/swimming-pools-in-ground/
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26MontanaULPool Alarm conforming to UL
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f47c2d94893a21b4ad982b1/t/5f4ecefd4f991c53756d8036/1599000318919/Codes-Swimming-Pool-Enclosures-2017.pdf
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27NebraskaULPool Alarm conforming to ULhttps://blairpolice.org/DocumentCenter/View/118/New-Swimming-Pool-Barrier-Requirements?bidId=
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28NevadaASTMASTM F2208. Safety cover or mesh fencing. Door alarms to all doors, self latching gateshttps://files.lasvegasnevada.gov/building-safety/2018-ISPSC-Amendments-Updated-Feb-3-2021.pdf
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29New HampshireEither
Alarm sounds when door and/ or screen are opened. Alarm sound continuously for minimum of 30 seconds and heard
throughout the dwelling. Alarm shall automatically reset, and shall have a manual means to temporarily deactivate for single
opening. Such deactivation shall not last more than 15 seconds and the deactivation switch shall be at least 54” above the door threshold.
https://www.nh.gov/safety/boardsandcommissions/bldgcode/documents/exhibit23.pdf
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30New JerseyNo
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31New MexicoULPool Alarm conforming to UL
https://casetext.com/regulation/new-mexico-administrative-code/title-14-housing-and-construction/chapter-7-building-codes-general/part-3-2015-new-mexico-residential-building-code/section-147324-chapter-42-swimming-pools
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32New YorkASTMASTM F2208. Safety cover or mesh fencing. Door alarms to all doors, self latching gates
https://islipny.gov/building-division-permits-list/56-pool-hot-tub-barriers-and-alarms/file#:~:text=with%20ASTM%20F1346.-,%5BNY%5D%20R326.,pool%20alarm%20shall%20be%20provided.
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33North CarolinaULPool Alarm conforming to ULhttps://www.ncleg.net/sessions/2001/bills/house/pdf/h1065v1.pdf
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34North DakotaASTMASTM F2208. Safety cover or mesh fencing. Door alarms to all doors, self latching gateshttp://ndhealth.gov/Publications/prevent/bblocks/bblocknewssummer04.pdf
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35OhioEither
Alarm sounds when door and/ or screen are opened. Alarm sound continuously for minimum of 30 seconds and heard
throughout the dwelling. Alarm shall automatically reset, and shall have a manual means to temporarily deactivate for single
opening. Such deactivation shall not last more than 15 seconds and the deactivation switch shall be at least 54” above the door threshold.
https://www.columbus.gov/bzs/document-library/forms/general-information/swimming-pools-form/
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36OklahomaEither
Alarm sounds when door and/ or screen are opened. Alarm sound continuously for minimum of 30 seconds and heard
throughout the dwelling. Alarm shall automatically reset, and shall have a manual means to temporarily deactivate for single
opening. Such deactivation shall not last more than 15 seconds and the deactivation switch shall be at least 54” above the door threshold.
https://www.edmondok.gov/DocumentCenter/View/150/swimming_pool_barrier?bidId=
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37OregonULPool Alarm conforming to ULhttps://www.medfordoregon.gov/files/assets/public/building-safety/documents/swimming-pool-safety.pdf
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38PennsylvaniaULPool Alarm conforming to ULhttp://www.nesquehoning.org/sites/default/files/Swimming%20Pool%20Requirements-Barry%20Isett.pdf
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39Rhode IslandNo
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40South CarolinaULPool Alarm conforming to ULhttps://berkeleycountysc.gov/wp-content/uploads/docs/Swimming-Pool-Enclosures-Safety-Devices.pdf
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41South DakotaNo
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42TennesseeEither
Alarm sounds when door and/ or screen are opened. Alarm sound continuously for minimum of 30 seconds and heard
throughout the dwelling. Alarm shall automatically reset, and shall have a manual means to temporarily deactivate for single
opening. Such deactivation shall not last more than 15 seconds and the deactivation switch shall be at least 54” above the door threshold.
https://law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/2014/title-68/health/chapter-14/part-8/section-68-14-804/
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43TexasULPool Alarm conforming to ULhttps://www.friscotexas.gov/DocumentCenter/View/72/Pool-and-Spa-Enclosure-and-Gate-Gate-Requirements-PDF?bidId=
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44UtahEither
Alarm sounds when door and/ or screen are opened. Alarm sound continuously for minimum of 30 seconds and heard
throughout the dwelling. Alarm shall automatically reset, and shall have a manual means to temporarily deactivate for single
opening. Such deactivation shall not last more than 15 seconds and the deactivation switch shall be at least 54” above the door threshold.
https://cms7files1.revize.com/roycityut/Departments/building%20permits%20inspections/handouts/Residential%20Swimming%20Pools%20Permit%20Information_202003171443506757.pdf
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45VermontNo
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46VirginiaULPool Alarm conforming to UL
https://www.chesterfield.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1532/Requirements-for-Outdoor-Residential-Swimming-Pools-PDF
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47WashingtonEither
Alarm sounds when door and/ or screen are opened. Alarm sound continuously for minimum of 30 seconds and heard
throughout the dwelling. Alarm shall automatically reset, and shall have a manual means to temporarily deactivate for single
opening. Such deactivation shall not last more than 15 seconds and the deactivation switch shall be at least 54” above the door threshold.
https://nwcodepros.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Pool-Barriers.pdf
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48West VirginiaNo
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49WisconsinEither
Alarm sounds when door and/ or screen are opened. Alarm sound continuously for minimum of 30 seconds and heard
throughout the dwelling. Alarm shall automatically reset, and shall have a manual means to temporarily deactivate for single
opening. Such deactivation shall not last more than 15 seconds and the deactivation switch shall be at least 54” above the door threshold.
https://www.deperewi.gov/egov/documents/1636670242_74604.pdf
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50WyomingEither
Alarm sounds when door and/ or screen are opened. Alarm sound continuously for minimum of 30 seconds and heard
throughout the dwelling. Alarm shall automatically reset, and shall have a manual means to temporarily deactivate for single
opening. Such deactivation shall not last more than 15 seconds and the deactivation switch shall be at least 54” above the door threshold.
https://www.wyomingco.net/DocumentCenter/View/1277/Pool-Hot-Tubs
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