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2 | No. | State | ASTM/UL alarm Approved | Notes | Link | |||||||||||||||||||||
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4 | 1 | Alabama | Either | The 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | 2 | Alaska | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 3 | Arizona | UL | Fence around the pool/home. Self closing, self latching doors and gates. UL 2017 Alarm | ||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | 4 | Arkansas | Either | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
8 | 5 | California | ASTM | ASTM F2208. Safety cover or mesh fencing. Door alarms to all doors, self latching gates | ||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | 6 | Colorado | UL | Pool Alarm conforming to UL | https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DAS/OEDM/2015-CD-HO/ct_residential_swimming_pools_2015-01.pdf | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | 7 | Connecticut | Either | 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | 8 | Delaware | UL | Pool Alarm conforming to UL | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | 9 | Florida | ASTM | ASTM F2208. Safety cover or mesh fencing. Door alarms to all doors, self latching gates | ||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | 10 | Georgia | Either | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
14 | 11 | Hawaii | UL | Pool Alarm conforming to UL | https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/303918/637711048298730000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | 12 | Idaho | UL | Pool Alarm conforming to UL | https://meridiancity.org/building/files/Handouts/Residential%20Pool%20Barrier%205-30-19.pdf | |||||||||||||||||||||
16 | 13 | Illinois | UL | Pool Alarm conforming to UL | https://www2.illinois.gov/dcfs/aboutus/notices/Documents/policy_guide_2014.14.pdf | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 14 | Indiana | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 15 | Iowa | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | 16 | Kansas | UL | Pool Alarm conforming to UL | https://www.kcmo.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/8663 | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 | 17 | Kentucky | UL | Pool Alarm conforming to UL | https://www.pdskc.org/portals/pdskc/documents/applications_forms/checklists/Checklist-ResPools.pdf | |||||||||||||||||||||
21 | 18 | Louisiana | UL | Pool Alarm conforming to UL | https://www.oasispoolsandspasllc.com/barrier-specs | |||||||||||||||||||||
22 | 19 | Maine | UL | Pool Alarm conforming to UL | https://townofbrunswick.org/Applications/PoolInspection.pdf | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 | 20 | Maryland | UL | Pool Alarm conforming to UL | https://www.aacounty.org/departments/inspections-and-permits/forms-and-publications/PoolBarrierRequirements.pdf | |||||||||||||||||||||
24 | 21 | Massachusetts | Either | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 22 | Michigan | Either | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
26 | 23 | Minnesota | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | 24 | Mississippi | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | 25 | Missouri | UL | Pool 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/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
29 | 26 | Montana | UL | Pool Alarm conforming to UL | https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f47c2d94893a21b4ad982b1/t/5f4ecefd4f991c53756d8036/1599000318919/Codes-Swimming-Pool-Enclosures-2017.pdf | |||||||||||||||||||||
30 | 27 | Nebraska | UL | Pool Alarm conforming to UL | https://blairpolice.org/DocumentCenter/View/118/New-Swimming-Pool-Barrier-Requirements?bidId= | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | 28 | Nevada | ASTM | ASTM F2208. Safety cover or mesh fencing. Door alarms to all doors, self latching gates | https://files.lasvegasnevada.gov/building-safety/2018-ISPSC-Amendments-Updated-Feb-3-2021.pdf | |||||||||||||||||||||
32 | 29 | New Hampshire | Either | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
33 | 30 | New Jersey | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | 31 | New Mexico | UL | Pool 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
35 | 32 | New York | ASTM | ASTM 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||
36 | 33 | North Carolina | UL | Pool Alarm conforming to UL | https://www.ncleg.net/sessions/2001/bills/house/pdf/h1065v1.pdf | |||||||||||||||||||||
37 | 34 | North Dakota | ASTM | ASTM F2208. Safety cover or mesh fencing. Door alarms to all doors, self latching gates | http://ndhealth.gov/Publications/prevent/bblocks/bblocknewssummer04.pdf | |||||||||||||||||||||
38 | 35 | Ohio | Either | 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/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
39 | 36 | Oklahoma | Either | 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= | |||||||||||||||||||||
40 | 37 | Oregon | UL | Pool Alarm conforming to UL | https://www.medfordoregon.gov/files/assets/public/building-safety/documents/swimming-pool-safety.pdf | |||||||||||||||||||||
41 | 38 | Pennsylvania | UL | Pool Alarm conforming to UL | http://www.nesquehoning.org/sites/default/files/Swimming%20Pool%20Requirements-Barry%20Isett.pdf | |||||||||||||||||||||
42 | 39 | Rhode Island | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | 40 | South Carolina | UL | Pool Alarm conforming to UL | https://berkeleycountysc.gov/wp-content/uploads/docs/Swimming-Pool-Enclosures-Safety-Devices.pdf | |||||||||||||||||||||
44 | 41 | South Dakota | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | 42 | Tennessee | Either | 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/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
46 | 43 | Texas | UL | Pool Alarm conforming to UL | https://www.friscotexas.gov/DocumentCenter/View/72/Pool-and-Spa-Enclosure-and-Gate-Gate-Requirements-PDF?bidId= | |||||||||||||||||||||
47 | 44 | Utah | Either | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
48 | 45 | Vermont | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | 46 | Virginia | UL | Pool Alarm conforming to UL | https://www.chesterfield.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1532/Requirements-for-Outdoor-Residential-Swimming-Pools-PDF | |||||||||||||||||||||
50 | 47 | Washington | Either | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
51 | 48 | West Virginia | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | 49 | Wisconsin | Either | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
53 | 50 | Wyoming | Either | 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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