3109.3.2 Swimming Pool and Spa Alarms

Swimming pool and spa alarms shall comply with Sections 3109.3.2.1 through 3109.3.2.4.

All swimming pools and spas shall be equipped with an approved pool alarm. Pool alarms shall comply with ASTM F 2208 and shall be installed, used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and this section.

Exceptions:

1. A hot tub or spa equipped with a safety cover that complies with ASTM F 1346.
2. A swimming pool (other than a hot tub or spa) equipped with an automatic power safety cover that complies with ASTM F 1346.

A pool alarm must be capable of detecting entry into the water at any point on the surface of the swimming pool. If necessary to provide detection capability at every point on the surface of the swimming pool, more than one pool alarm shall be provided.

Pool alarms shall activate upon detecting entry into the water and shall sound poolside and inside the building.

The use of personal immersion alarms shall not be construed as compliance with this section.