I hope this is the most proper forum for this. Getting close and closer to inspection...
Quoted form the code...
If a building wall comprises part of the pool barrier and the subject wall contains doors or windows providing direct access to the pool, a separate barrier must be installed between the house and pool. The Building Official may approve the substitution of a self-closing, self-latching device with a release mechanism at least 54” above the ground or an alarm that sounds continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds at a level of not less than 85 decibels within 7 seconds of the door being opened. j. A window facing a pool enclosure must be equipped with a mesh screen and lock and key that restricts opening the window to no more than 4”, or a latching device at least 54” above the floor. The same protection must be provided for doggie doors or other openings.
I've got 3 doors and tons of sliding windows with a mesh screen. Doors have regular height door knobs and deadbolts and do not self close.
Path of least resistance tells me I want to get alarms that meet the code and those key window locks that will stop all the windows from opening more than 4 inches.
But I have no experience with this and concerned about the "Building Official may approve..."
Thanks in advance for any advice!
Quoted form the code...
If a building wall comprises part of the pool barrier and the subject wall contains doors or windows providing direct access to the pool, a separate barrier must be installed between the house and pool. The Building Official may approve the substitution of a self-closing, self-latching device with a release mechanism at least 54” above the ground or an alarm that sounds continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds at a level of not less than 85 decibels within 7 seconds of the door being opened. j. A window facing a pool enclosure must be equipped with a mesh screen and lock and key that restricts opening the window to no more than 4”, or a latching device at least 54” above the floor. The same protection must be provided for doggie doors or other openings.
I've got 3 doors and tons of sliding windows with a mesh screen. Doors have regular height door knobs and deadbolts and do not self close.
Path of least resistance tells me I want to get alarms that meet the code and those key window locks that will stop all the windows from opening more than 4 inches.
But I have no experience with this and concerned about the "Building Official may approve..."
Thanks in advance for any advice!
