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Resident asks West Des Moines to align pool‑barrier rules with international standard
West Des Moines City Council · April 7, 2026
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Summary
Brandon Bolton urged the council to allow approved power safety covers in lieu of five‑foot perimeter fences under the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code; the mayor referred the idea to the Development and Planning subcommittee for study.
At the citizens forum, West Des Moines resident Brandon Bolton asked the council to update city regulations governing residential pool barriers to match the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) section 305.1. Bolton said power safety covers that meet performance standards can serve as impenetrable horizontal barriers…
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