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62 • NOVEMBER 2012 • WORLD FENCE NEWS Fence ordinances continued from page 60 triplex (as defined in the 1997 Uniform Building Code) serves as part of the barrier and contains door openings be- tween the dwelling unit and the out- door swimming pool that provide direct access to the pool, a separation fence shall be provided. Exceptions: When approved by the building official, one of the fol- lowing may be used: 1. Self-closing and self-latching devices installed on all doors with di- rect access to the pool with the release mechanism located a minimum of 54 inches above the floor. 2. An alarm installed on all doors with direct access to the pool. The alarm shall sound continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds within seven seconds after the door and its screen, if present, are opened, and becapable of providing a sound pressure level of not less than 85 dBa when measured indoors at 10 feet. The alarm shall automatically reset under all conditions. The alarm system shall be equipped with a man- ual means, such as a touchpad or switch, to temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single opening. Such deac- tivation shall last no longer than 15 seconds. The deactivation switch shall be located at least 54 inches above the threshold of the door. UNEXPECTED BENEFIT #50 HOW OUR POST SOCKET SYSTEM SAVES TIME ON THE JOB SITE HOW IT WORKS: Drive a 1 7/8" galvanized pipe into ground Slide post sockets onto pipe (available in 1 or 2 piece) Simply level the post using the adjustable socket Slide vinyl post over socket system No digging, No concrete, No dirt removal Easy on existing grass lawns and landscaping For a complete step by step tutorial visit YouTube.com and type in the keywords "post socket" YOUR BENEFIT: Installing fence using our post socket system saves you valuable time on the job site. When you save valuable time on the job site you get to spend more time with the family around the holidays. And when you spend more time with the family around the holidays you get rewarded with your own personal ham the size of your head. YOU DESERVE TO EAT YOUR OWN PERSONAL HAM THE SIZE OF YOUR HEAD. Waymark Products, LLC 3851 Revere St Denver CO 80239 Toll Free: 877.652.6118 sales@waymarkproducts.com www.waymarkproducts.com Utilize our post socket system and enjoy the holidays. Waymark Products Always Right on the Mark. 3. Other means of protection may be acceptable so long as the degree of protection afforded is not less than that afforded by any of the devices de- scribed above. F. Where an aboveground pool structure is used as a barrier or where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure, and the means of access is a ladder or steps, then (1) the ladder or steps shall be capable of being se- cured, locked or removed to prevent access or (2) the ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier that meets the requirements of Items A through E. When the ladder or steps are secured, locked or removed, any opening cre- ated shall be protected by a barrier complying with Items A through E. G. Indoor swimming pool. For an indoor swimming pool, protection shall comply with requirements found elsewhere in this ordinance. H. Spas and hot tubs. For a non- self-contained and a self-contained spa or hot tub, protection shall comply withrequirements found elsewhere in this ordinance. Exception: A self-contained spa or hot tub equipped with an approved safety cover shall be exempt from the requirements Section 9. Fences around gravel pit ponds A. In all cases wherein a lake, pool or pond is constructed in connection with the operation of a gravel pit and the same is within 1,000 feet of any residence, suitable fences shall be placed around such body of water ad- equate to prevent children from enter- ing such premises. Any person, firm or corporation convicted of violating this section shall be fined not less than fifty dollars $50 nor more than two thousand dollars $2,000 and each day any violation of non-compliance continues shall con- stitute a separate and distinct offense. For convenient access to World Fence News OnLine, visit www.worldfencenews.com