Basic rules for pool fence gates.
01/11/09 11:44
So you're needing to hang a new pool fence gate and want to make sure that it's done properly and up to code. Here are a few basic rules for installing pool fence gates, but be sure to check BOCA National codes and local pools codes as well.
1. The pool gate should be at least four feet tall.
2. The gate should have no less than 48" between the top and bottom horizontal rails, so that children cannot scale the gate.
3. The vertical pickets on the gate should not be much larger than 3" wide.
4. The gate should have a pool gate lock that latches back on its own when someone passes through.
5. For four foot pool gates, the lock should be placed on the inside of the gate.
6. The pool gate should have self closing hinges and close on its own when someone passes through.
7. Pool gates should be positioned on the shallow end of the pool.
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At Production Fenceworks, we supply and install a large variety of pool fences and pool gates to areas in Georgia such as; Atlanta, Athens, Marietta, Canton, Gainesville, Lawrenceville, Snellville, Gwinnett County, Braselton, Dacula, Grayson, Social Circle, Madison, Duluth, Suwanee, Johns Creek, Sugar Hill, Buford, Flowery Branch, Greensville, Covington, Douglasville, Jefferson, Mabelton, Kenessaw, Holly Springs, Acworth, Woodstock, Sandy Sprinds, Macon, Watkinsville, Statham, Winder, Dunwoody, Roswell, Tucker, Scottdale, Stone Mountain, Milton GA and more. We are professional pool fence builders/contractors and one of the largest fence companies in the south east.
1. The pool gate should be at least four feet tall.
2. The gate should have no less than 48" between the top and bottom horizontal rails, so that children cannot scale the gate.
3. The vertical pickets on the gate should not be much larger than 3" wide.
4. The gate should have a pool gate lock that latches back on its own when someone passes through.
5. For four foot pool gates, the lock should be placed on the inside of the gate.
6. The pool gate should have self closing hinges and close on its own when someone passes through.
7. Pool gates should be positioned on the shallow end of the pool.
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At Production Fenceworks, we supply and install a large variety of pool fences and pool gates to areas in Georgia such as; Atlanta, Athens, Marietta, Canton, Gainesville, Lawrenceville, Snellville, Gwinnett County, Braselton, Dacula, Grayson, Social Circle, Madison, Duluth, Suwanee, Johns Creek, Sugar Hill, Buford, Flowery Branch, Greensville, Covington, Douglasville, Jefferson, Mabelton, Kenessaw, Holly Springs, Acworth, Woodstock, Sandy Sprinds, Macon, Watkinsville, Statham, Winder, Dunwoody, Roswell, Tucker, Scottdale, Stone Mountain, Milton GA and more. We are professional pool fence builders/contractors and one of the largest fence companies in the south east.
