R 325.2128 Enclosures.

Rule 28. (1) A swimming pool owner shall completely enclose a swimming pool facility by a wall, fence, or other protective enclosure. A swimming pool owner shall ensure that the entire enclosure, including doors and gates, is not less than 4 feet high as measured on the outside, does not provide ready footing for climbing, and is designed to prevent passage through or under the enclosure. A swimming pool owner shall ensure that a sliding-type door is not installed as part of the protective enclosure. (2) A swimming pool owner shall ensure that the enclosure specified in subrule (1) of this rule has at least 1 entrance. A swimming pool owner shall ensure that each entrance has a door or gate equipped with a self-closer, a latch, and a lock. A swimming pool owner shall ensure that a sliding-type door is not installed as an entrance. A swimming pool owner shall ensure that an entrance for bathers leads to the shallowest area of the swimming pool. (3) A swimming pool owner may enclose 2 or more swimming pools within a single enclosure, except that an owner shall enclose a wading pool separately. (4) A swimming pool owner shall provide a barrier between a permanent spectator area and an area used by bathers. (5) A swimming pool owner shall ensure that a balcony within 10 feet of or overhanging any portion of the swimming pool water surface is completely enclosed or is designed to prevent diving into the swimming pool. (6) A swimming pool owner shall ensure that an active recreation area which is adjacent to a swimming pool and which is provided for the use of persons within the swimming pool enclosure is separated by a barrier.