Section 388-76-10784 - Water hazards-Fences, gates, and alarmsFor any adult family home licensed after July 1, 2007 or any currently licensed adult family home that adds or modifies a new or existing water hazard after July 1, 2007 must ensure:
(1) Pools, spas, and hot tubs are installed according to the requirements of the International Residential Code (IRC) as adopted by the Washington state building code council. (2) Water hazards over twenty -four inches deep are:(a) Enclosed by fences and gates at least forty-eight inches high; (b) Equipped with an audible alarm that sounds when any door, screen, or gate that directly leads to or surrounds the water hazard is opened; and(c) Secured by locking any doors, screens, or gates that lead directly to or surround the water hazard.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-76-10784
Amended by WSR 21-11-074, Filed 5/17/2021, effective 8/1/2021Statutory Authority: RCW 70.128.040. 09-03-030, § 388-76-10784, filed 1/12/09, effective 2/12/09.