Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-18-709 - Pool Requirements

A. For settings with a pool that is deeper than 4 feet, the care provider shall ensure the following safety equipment is available within the pool enclosure:

1. A shepherd's crook attached to a pole; and

2. A ring buoy attached to a rope that measures half the distance across the pool plus 10 feet.

B. A care provider who has a pool on the premises and provides services to a child age 5 and under or to an individual with developmental disabilities:

1. Shall ensure the pool is fenced with an enclosure that meets the following requirements:

a. The exterior side of the fence is at least 5 feet high;

b. If the fence is chain link, the mesh measures less than 1 3/4 inches horizontally;

c. If the fence is constructed of vertical bars or wooden slats, the openings between bars or slats measure less than 4 inches;

d. The exterior side of the fence is free of hand holds or foot holds or other means that could be used to climb over the fence;

e. Gates for the fence are self-closing and self-latching and open out or away from the pool.

f. The gate latch is at least 54" above the ground and is equipped with a key or combination lock.

g. The gate to the enclosure is locked, except when there is an adult within the enclosure to supervise the pool and spa area.

2. Shall ensure the following, if the home or building used to provide care or supervision constitutes part of the enclosure:

a. The enclosure does not interfere with safe egress from the setting.

b. A door from the setting does not open within the pool enclosure.

c. A window from the setting and located in a room that is designated as a bedroom for an individual receiving care is not positioned within the pool enclosure.

d. Other windows from the setting and within the pool enclosure are permanently secured to open no more than 4 inches.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-18-709

New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 3501, effective October 24, 2005 (05-3).