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Perimeter Fence - 3701-31-04 (M)
The licensee shall provide a perimeter fence or barrier to enclose each public swimming pool or spa.
The fence shall be located in such a manner as to prevent unauthorized access to the pool or spa.
The fence or barrier shall be at least forty-two inches in height from the ground to the top of the fence.
All gates or doors shall be lockable.
Any gates that are used for ingress or egress of pool or spa patrons also shall be self-closing.
The perimeter fence or barrier shall be constructed in such a manner that a sphere with the diameter of six (6) inches cannot be passed through any opening.
Lighting - 3701-31-04(D)
Either area lighting or area and underwater lighting shall be provided at each public swimming pool, public spa, or special use pools.
The lighting shall be sufficient to illuminate adequately the pool or spa bottom.