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Commission weighs allowing automatic pool covers as alternate barrier; safety standard and enforcement questions remain
Summary
County staff reported that state law now generally requires alarms rather than fences for some pools, and commissioners discussed whether to permit ASTM‑compliant automatic pool covers in lieu of a four‑foot fence. Concerns centered on reliability, maintenance, and ensuring usable barriers without creating loopholes for unsafe makeshift covers.
The commission reviewed a zoning section that currently requires residential pools to be enclosed by a 4‑foot fence and a locking gate. County staff said state law previously required fences but now generally requires a full alarm; local code still requires the fence. The county received requests to allow automatic full‑covers (referenced to ASTM F1346 safety standards) as an alternative to a fence in residential settings.
Why it matters: Pool barriers are a life‑safety matter. Permitting motorized,…
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