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3109.4.1.5 Chain link dimensions.Maximum mesh size for chain link fences shall be a 2.25 inch square (57 mm square)unless the fence is provided with slats fastened at the top or the bottom which reduce the openings to no more than 1.75 inches(44 mm). 3109.4.1.6 Diagonal members.Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members,the maximum opening formed by the diagonal members shall be no more than 1.75 inches (44 mm). 3109.4.1.7 Gates.Access gates shall comply with the requirements of Sections 3109.4.1.1 through 3109.4.1.6 and shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian access gates shall open outward away from the pool and shall be self-closing and have a self-latching device. Gates other than pedestrian access gates shall have a self-latching device. Release mechanisms shall be in accordance with Sections 1008.1.8 and 1109.13. Where the release mechanism of the self-latching device is located less than 54 inches(1372 mm) from the bottom of the gate, the release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the gate at least 3 inches(76 mm)below the top of the gate, and the gate and barrier shall have no opening greater than 0.5 inch(12.7 mm)within 18 inches(457 mm)of the release mechanism. 3109.4.1.8 Dwelling wall as a barrier.Where a wall of a dwelling serves as part of the barrier,one of the following shall apply: I. Doors with direct access to the pool through that wall shall be equipped with an alarm which produces an audible warning when the door and/or its screen,if present, are opened. The alarm shall be listed in accordance with UL 2017. The audible alarm shall activate within 7 seconds and sound continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds after the door and/or its screen,if present, are opened and be capable of being heard throughout the house during normal household activities. The alarm shall automatically reset under all conditions. The alarm shall be equipped with a manual means, such as touchpad or switch,to temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single opening. Such deactivation shall last for not more than 15 seconds. In dwellings not required to be Accessible,Type A or Type B units,the deactivation switch shall be located 54 inches(1372 mm) above the threshold of the door. In dwellings required to be Accessible,Type A or Type B units, the deactivation switch(es) shall be located at 54 inches(1372 mm)maximum and 48 inches minimum above the threshold of the door. 2. The pool shall be equipped with a power safety cover which complies with ASTM F 1346. 3. Other means of protection, such as self-closing doors with self-latching devices,which are approved by the administrative authority, shall be accepted so long as the degree of protection afforded is not less than the protection afforded by Section 3109.4.1.8,Item 1 or 2. 3109.4.1.9 Pool structure as barrier.Where an above-ground 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 the ladder or steps either shall be capable of being secured,locked or removed to prevent access,or the ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier which meets the requirements of Sections 3109.4.1.1 through 3109.4.1.8.When the ladder or steps are secured,locked or removed, any opening created shall not allow the passage of a 4-inch-diameter(102 mm) sphere. 3109.4.2 Indoor swimming pools. Walls surrounding indoor swimming pools shall not be required to comply with Section 3109.4.1.8. 3109.4.3 Prohibited locations. Barriers shall be located so as to prohibit permanent structures,equipment or similar objects from being used to climb the barriers.