Where spas or hot tubs are equipped with a lockable safety cover complying with ASTM F1346, the areas where those spas, hot tubs or pools are located shall not be required to comply with the barrier requirements of section 305 of the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
Powered safety covers for swimming pools referenced in section 305 of the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code are no longer acceptable in Harford County as an approved safety barrier.
Construction fencing required In accordance with section 305.1.1 of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, construction sites for in-ground swimming pools and spas shall be provided with construction fencing not less than 4 feet in height to surround the site from the time any excavation occurs until the time that the permanent barrier is completed. This fencing MUST be inspected prior to the start of any excavation. Failure to do so will cause additional fees to be assessed, up to and including the issuance of a Stop Work Order.