3109.6 Temporary barriers.
BC § 3109.6
An outdoor swimming pool, including an in-ground, above ground or on-ground pool, hot tub or spa shall be surrounded by a temporary barrier during installation or construction. Such barrier shall remain in place until a permanent fence in compliance with Section 3109.4 is provided for public swimming pools, or a barrier in compliance with Section 3109.5 is provided for residential private pools. Exceptions: 1. Above-ground or on-ground residential swimming pools where the pool structure is the barrier in compliance with Section 3109.
2.Spas or hot tubs with a safety cover which complies with ASTM F 1346, provided that such safety cover is in place during the period of installation or construction of such hot tub or spa. The temporary removal of a safety cover as required to facilitate the installation or construction of a hot tub or spa during periods when at least one person engaged in the installation or construction is present is permitted.
