16.03.030 Appendices.

The Residential Code as adopted by Section 16.03.020 is amended and adopted with the following appendices:

Appendix Chapter AH, Patio Covers

Appendix Chapter AX, Swimming Pool Safety Act

Section 115922 is hereby deleted and amended to read as follows:

Except as provided in Section 115925, when a building permit is issued for construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with all three of the following drowning prevention safety features:

(1) An enclosure that meets the requirements of Section 1215923 and isolates the swimming pool or spa from the private single-family home.

(2) A self-closing, self-latching device with a release mechanism placed no lower than 54 inches above the floor on the private single-family home's doors providing direct access to the swimming pool or spa.

(3) Exit alarms on the private single-family home's doors that provide direct access to the swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with audible alarm of sufficient volume that can be heard throughout the dwelling. The exit alarm may cause either an alarm noise or a verbal warning, such as a repeating notification that "the door to the pool is open." The alarm device shall be approved by the Building Official; or

(4) A safety pool cover complying with the ASTM, in compliance with standard F1346-91 or approved by the Building Official may be used in lieu of alarm devices required for doors and sliding doors.