Section 115921 Of Article 2.5. The Swimming Pool Safety Act From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 104. >> Part 10. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 2.5.
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. As used in this article the following terms have the
following meanings:
(a) "Swimming pool" or "pool" means any structure intended for
swimming or recreational bathing that contains water over 18 inches
deep. "Swimming pool" includes in-ground and aboveground structures
and includes, but is not limited to, hot tubs, spas, portable spas,
and nonportable wading pools.
(b) "Public swimming pool" means 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 home.
(c) "Enclosure" means a fence, wall, or other barrier that
isolates a swimming pool from access to the home.
(d) "Approved safety pool cover" means a manually 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 F1346-91.
(e) "Exit alarms" means devices that make audible, continuous
alarm sounds when any door or window, that permits access from the
residence to the pool area that is without any intervening enclosure,
is opened or is left ajar. Exit alarms may be battery operated or
may be connected to the electrical wiring of the building.
(f) "ANSI/APSP performance standard" means a standard that is
accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and
published by the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP).
(g) "Suction outlet" means a fitting or fixture typically located
at the bottom or on the sides of a swimming pool that conducts water
to a recirculating pump.