CPI Barrier & Fencing Requirements

Question 1

According to the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), what is the minimum height requirement for a pool barrier fence?

Accepted Answer

48 inches

Answer

36 inches

Answer

42 inches

Answer

60 inches

Question 2

What is the maximum allowable opening at the bottom of a pool barrier fence between the fence and the ground?

Accepted Answer

4 inches

Answer

1 inch

Answer

2 inches

Answer

6 inches

Question 3

What is the maximum size opening permitted in a pool barrier fence, based on the sphere test?

Accepted Answer

4 inches

Answer

2 inches

Answer

6 inches

Answer

8 inches

Question 4

Where must the self-latching device on a pool barrier gate be located to comply with the ISPSC?

Accepted Answer

On the pool side, at least 54 inches above grade

Answer

On the exterior (street) side, at least 36 inches above grade

Answer

On the exterior side, at least 54 inches above grade

Answer

On either side, at least 48 inches above grade

Question 5

What requirement applies to a door in a house wall that forms part of a pool barrier?

Accepted Answer

The door must have a self-closing, self-latching device and an audible alarm

Answer

The door must be solid-core construction

Answer

The door must be equipped with a self-closing alarm audible at 85 dB

Answer

The door must be kept locked at all times when children are present

Question 6

What is the maximum allowable mesh size for chain-link fencing used as a pool barrier?

Accepted Answer

1.75 inches

Answer

1 inch

Answer

2.25 inches

Answer

2.5 inches

Question 7

Pool barrier gates must be designed to swing in which direction?

Accepted Answer

Outward away from the pool only

Answer

Inward toward the pool only

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Either direction, provided the latch is self-latching

Answer

Outward or inward, but must be equipped with a stop preventing inward swing