QOD for 11-9-08 Pool Fence

[Brian E. Kelly]

You can pick as many as you think are correct

[Barry Adair]

Brian,

YOU HAVE MAIL!

[dbucknavich]

What happened to the 4 inch sphere? I can honestly say that, without looking it up, I do not know the chain link rules. Probably against everything holy in pool safety since you can climb it.

[dbucknavich]

If the third option is true, can someone interpret that for us?

[Michael R. Boyett]

Dylan...it's too early in the poll to start giving the answers away . You can go here , open my Pools.zip file (skip the ads...I'm too cheap to upgrade to the free version) and then open Pools.pdf and check page 4 for some insight on Brian's selections.

[dbucknavich]

Ok Michael, I'll hold out. Thanks for the files.

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by dbucknavich

If the third option is true, can someone interpret that for us?

2 and 3 are the correct answers.

[dbucknavich]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

2 and 3 are the correct answers.

Ok Brian. Do you happen to know what 3 means? What is meant by an opening? Vertically, horizontally? These latches are typically on a gate, with lots of holes.

Quite frankly, I don't get it.

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by dbucknavich

Ok Brian. Do you happen to know what 3 means? What is meant by an opening? Vertically, horizontally? These latches are typically on a gate, with lots of holes.

Quite frankly, I don't get it.

Not exactly Dylan, I was hoping for someone to chime in and explain it.

[Michael R. Boyett]

I gave you the answers in post #5. I'd show it as an attachment here but this thread won't let me.

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by dbucknavich

Ok Brian. Do you happen to know what 3 means? What is meant by an opening? Vertically, horizontally? These latches are typically on a gate, with lots of holes.

Quite frankly, I don't get it.

Hi Dylan, Barry sent me this, I believe Michael sent it also, I had trouble opening it.

Use this guide when the release mechanism is located less
than 54 inches from the bottom of the gate.

- If horizontal members are equal to or more than 45 inches apart, vertical spacing shall not exceed 4 inches.

- Fence gates should be self-closing and self-latching. The gate should be well maintained to close and latch easily. The latch should be out of a child's reach.

- When the release mechanism of the self-latching device is less than 54 inches from the bottom of the gate, the release mechanism for the gate should be at least 3 inches below the top of the gate on the side facing the pool.

Note: Placing the release mechanism at this height prevents a young child from reaching over the top of a gate and releasing the latch. Also, the gate and barrier should have no opening greater than ½ inch within 18 inches of the latch release mechanism. This prevents a young child from reaching through the gate and releasing the latch.