1. (1) To prevent unauthorized entry, a manager shall ensure that the complete perimeter of the pool, pool deck, and additional decking area, if provided, is enclosed with a fence or other barrier that:

   1. (a) is at least six feet in height measured from the exterior side of the barrier;
   2. (b) does not allow passage of a four-inch diameter sphere through any fence or barrier opening, including below the barrier;
   3. (c) if the fence or barrier has horizontal members, the horizontal members are at least 45 inches apart from each other;

   4. (d) when the fence or barrier includes a gate or door to access the pool enclosure, the gate or door is self-closing, is self-latching, and:

      1. (i) has a self-latching mechanism that includes a self-locking mechanism installed between 34 inches and 48 inches above the ground; or
      2. (ii) has a self-latching mechanism that does not include a self-locking mechanism installed 54 inches above the ground, with a lock such as a keyhole, electronic sensor, or combination dial installed between 34 inches and 48 inches above the ground;
      3. (iii) has no opening greater than 1/2 inch within 18 inches of the self-latching mechanism;
      4. (iv) is designed in such a way that the gate or door does not prevent egress in the event of an emergency; and
      5. (v) is constructed to prevent unauthorized entry from the perimeter of the facility.
2. (2) The manager shall ensure that the vertical clearance between a surface below the barrier described in Subsection (1) is constructed of a solid surface such as concrete, paving stones, or other appropriate solid surface material.

3. (3) If one or more of the pools is closed and not being maintained for use, the manager shall ensure that:

   1. (a) any pool enclosure accessible to the public has a sign identifying each closed pool; and

   2. (b) access to each closed pool is prevented by:

      1. (i) a safety cover that restricts bather access and meets the 2018 version of Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs (ASTM Standard F1346-91), incorporated by reference in this rule; or
      2. (ii) a secondary barrier approved by the local health officer.
4. (4) A pool does not need to meet the requirements of Subsection (1) if the manager can demonstrate to the local health officer that unauthorized access to the pool is prohibited and bather safety is ensured due to the presence of alternative but equally protective measures, such as architectural or landscaping features.
5. (5) Subsection (1)(e) does not apply to any pool enclosure entrance that is staff-supervised during hours of pool operation and locked when the facility or pool area is not open to the public.
6. (6) For emergency egress, the manager shall ensure that the pool enclosure has at least one exit gate that opens outward from the pool area.

KEY: pools, spas, swimming, water

Date of Last Change: May 26, 2026

Notice of Continuation: October 21, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-1-202; 26B-7-113; 26B-7-124; 26B-7-402