Pool Fence Passing Code Question

[Stevep2002]

We are finishing up our new pool install and we want to attach a 3’ galvanized steel snake fence (1/4”X1/4”) to our 54” pool fence. I’ve already attached some of the snake fence and realized it may not pass safety code. What are your thoughts? See photos

I will mostly likely take down what I have and reattach after inspection.

Thanks

 

[jamjam]

Why do you think it won’t pass code?

 

[tim5055]

The purpose of the fence code is to keep kids out of the pool. In many areas this is expanded to say the fence must discourage climbing. I'm a firm beleiver of not giveing an inspector anything to hang their hat on to fail an inspection.

 

[Stevep2002]

Why do you think it won’t pass code?

My worry is that the snake fence is very rigid and stiff and inspector may see it as a possible stepping ledge.

 

[jamjam]

I see, yeah better to put up after the inspection I guess.

 

[revitup]

If the top of that additional fencing is less than 44” from the bottom rail (it looks like it is) the inspector in our area would probably regard it as a ‘step’ and not approve. I imagine it’s going to pretty firmly attached. The small squares make it a non-issue as a toehold.
How far is that 2nd rail from the bottom one? 44” is the magic number here and I think that’s pretty universal.

 

[tim5055]

If the top of that additional fencing is less than 44” from the bottom rail (it looks like it is) the inspector in our area would probably regard it as a ‘step’ and not approve. I imagine it’s going to pretty firmly attached. The small squares make it a non-issue as a toehold.
How far is that 2nd rail from the bottom one? 44” is the magic number here and I think that’s pretty universal.

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