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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDBP-66_Pool_Anti_Entrapment_Certification_Form Page 1 of 3 ANTI-ENTRAPMENT CERTIFICATION FORM FOR SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS The following form is required whenever a building permit is issued to construct or repair (re-plastering) a swimming pool, toddler pool, or spa. STATEMENT TO BE SIGNED PRIOR TO FINAL APPROVAL Verification of Compliance with the “Swimming Pool Safety Act of 2006” (Health & Safety Code 115920 – 115929) Site Address: _____________________________________________________ Property Owner: ______________________________ Phone: ____________ Owner’s Mailing Address: ___________________________________________ I hereby certify that the swimming pool, toddler pool, or spa located a the above- mentioned address complies with the provisions or the “Swimming Pool Safety Act of 2006” and has been equipped with an anti-entrapment cover meeting the current ASME/ANSI Standard A 112.19.8 as required under the provisions of the law and have received additional information on pool barrier requirements. Signed: ______________________________ Date: ____________________ Owner Signed: ______________________________ Date: ____________________ Contractor CONTRACTOR’S INFORMATION Company Name: __________________________________________________ California Contractor’s License Number: _______________________________ Mailing Address: __________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________ Email: ______________________________ Attachments: Swimming Pool Enclosure Requirements and Pool Barrier handout Butte County Department of Development Services PERMIT CENTER 7 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965 Main Phone (530) 538-7601 Fax (530) 538-7785 www.buttecounty.net/dds FORM NO DBP-66 Page 2 of 3 Swimming Pool Enclosure Requirements Definitions Approved Safety Pool Cover: A manual or power-operated safety pool cover that meets all of the performance standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), in compliance with standard F 1346-91. Enclosure: A fence, wall or combination thereof that isolates a swimming pool from unauthorized access. Exit Alarm: A device that makes an audible, continuous alarm sound on the doors leading from the dwelling/garage or other structure to the pool enclosure, which, when opened or left ajar, permits entry to the pool without any intervening enclosure device. Exit alarms may be battery operated or connected to the electrical wiring of the building. Public Swimming Pool: A swimming pool operated for the use of the general public with or without charge, or for the use of the members and guests of a private club. Public swimming pool does not include a swimming pool located on the grounds of a private single family dwelling. Swimming Pool or Pool: Any structure intended for swimming, recreational bathing or other recreational use that will contain water over 18 inches in depth. Swimming pools include in-ground and above-ground structures and include, but are not limited to, hot tubs, spas, portable spas and non-portable wading pools. Other terms, words, or phrases not defined shall have their ordinarily accepted meanings within the context with which they are used. Webster’s Third New International Dictionary of the English Language, Unabridged, copyright 1986, shall be considered as providing ordinarily accepted meanings. Page 3 of 3 Swimming Pool Requirements Drowning Prevention Safety Features Based upon California Health and Safety Code Section 115920-115929, known as the Swimming Pool Safety Act The County of Butte requires either a listed, approved safety pool cover* meeting ASTM Standard F1346-91, OR a complying enclosure* which isolates the pool from the dwelling and remaining yard, OR a complying enclosure* which surrounds the perimeter of the pool and dwelling, with door alarms and self-closing, self latching devices on all doors leading into the enclosure. *Enclosures  Minimum height of 60 inches  Access gates shall open away from pool and have self-closing, self-latching device no lower than 60 inches above the ground.  Maximum vertical clearance of 2 inches from the ground to the bottom of enclosure  No openings greater than 1/2 . Gaps or voids shall not allow the passage of a 4 inch sphere.  Outside surface shall be free of cavities or protrusions that would serve as a foothold or handhold that could enable a child of less than 5 years of age to climb over.  Maximum mesh size for chain link shall be a 2.25 inch square unless the fence is provided with slats fastened at the top or bottom which reduce the openings to no more than 1.75 inches *Pool Cover  Shall be correctly installed per the manufacturer's instructions to prevent the access of children under five years of age to the water.  Shall be properly constructed to meet ASTM specifications and be labeled accordingly.  All ties, anchors or attachment points and controls for automatic covers must be installed in a way to prevent operating or uncovering the poll by children less than five years of age.  The pool cover shall possess a listing that insures the original design or performance of the cover meets. or exceeds testing as prescribed by ASTM Standard F1345-91, Section 9 Test Methods for Safety Covers.