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// CODE SNIPPET

811.1 Rope and Float

Swimming Pool and Spa Code 2015 of Massachusetts > 8 Permanent Inground Residential Swimming Pools > 811 Safety Features > 811.1 Rope and Float
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In pools where the point of first slope break occurs, a rope and float assembly shall be installed across the width of the pool. The rope assembly shall be located not less than 1 foot (305 mm) and not greater than 2 feet (610 mm) towards the shallow side of the slope break. Rope anchoring devices shall be permanently attached to the pool wall, coping or deck. Rope ends shall attach to the rope anchor devices so that the rope ends can be disconnected from the rope anchor device.

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