OAR 333-060-0105
Swimming Pool Enclosure

A pool license holder must ensure that:

(1)

A public swimming pool is protected by an enclosure such as a fence, wall, or building without private entrances to the pool area; and

(2)

Swimming and wading pool enclosures, except as provided in OAR 333-060-0505 (New Wading Pool Construction)(9), including windows, gates and doors are constructed in such a manner so as to discourage access to the pool by unsupervised children and domestic animals and incorporate the following construction standards:

(a)

Enclosures shall be not less than four feet (1.2m) in height measured from the outside ground level at a point one foot (300 mm) horizontal from the base of the enclosure;

(b)

There shall be not more than four inches (100 mm) of space between the bottom of the enclosure and the ground’s surface or pool deck;

(c)

Separation between vertical sections and bars shall be a maximum of four inches (100 mm);

(d)

Horizontal rails shall be spaced with a minimum 42 inches (1065 mm) separation;

(e)

All exterior projections or recessions shall be 42 inches (1065 mm) from either the top or bottom of the fence;

(f)

Gates and doors in swimming pool enclosures shall be self-closing and shall be equipped with a lockable self-latching device. The operating controls for the self-latching device shall be located at least 42 inches (1065 mm) above the exterior ground surface or pool deck. Gates and doors on new pools must swing “out” of the pool enclosure, or away from the pool. Existing pools must make the door or gate swing change when the change is not highly burdensome or impractical due to special conditions or cause.

(g)

Entrances with self-closing and self-locking devices requiring the use of a key, keycard, or combination code to gain access may have controls 36 inches to 54 inches (0.9 m to 1.35 m) above the exterior ground surface. The gates or doors cannot require a key, keycard or combination code to exit the pool area;

(h)

Construction methods and materials shall be used that provide a durable and low maintenance structure; and

(i)

Buildings constructed on or after September 1, 2014 and buildings enclosing swimming pools that are remodeled or renovated on or after September 1, 2014 shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code 2014 Edition.

(3)

The Division may approve alternate enclosure materials and methods where the Division finds such materials and methods equivalent to those described in section (2) of this rule.

(4)

Swimming pool enclosures constructed prior to March 1, 1979, which are a minimum of 42 inches (105cm) in height; or with spacing not greater than five inches (13cm) between vertical boards (bars); or with spacing not greater than five inches (13cm) between the bottom of the fence and the pool deck; or with spaces between the horizontal rails not less than 38 inches (95cm), shall be acceptable until such time as the enclosure requires repair or replacement.

(a)

Pools without constant supervision in the pool area may provide access through controlled entry points based on one of the following conditions:

(A)

When only adults over the age of 18 are allowed access to the pool area through a controlled-access point such as a registration or check-in desk, they may have direct access to the pool without passing through closed doors or gates. The pool entry must be able to be locked and secured when the pool is closed.

(B)

If persons under the age of 18 might have access to the pool area, then the operator must provide a lockable, self-closing door or gate with a self-latching device. The operating controls for the latch must be located 42 inches to 54 inches (1.2 m to 1.35 m) above the exterior ground surface; or

(b)

When a pool is closed to patrons, all entry/exit points are to be properly maintained and secured against unauthorized entry.
[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Source: Rule 333-060-0105 — Swimming Pool Enclosure, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=333-060-0105.

333‑060‑0005
Purpose 333‑060‑0010
Adoption by Reference 333‑060‑0015
Definitions 333‑060‑0020
Compliance 333‑060‑0025
Approval to Construct 333‑060‑0030
Plans 333‑060‑0035
Licenses 333‑060‑0040
Conditional Licenses 333‑060‑0045
Maintenance and Modification 333‑060‑0050
Structural Stability 333‑060‑0055
Size 333‑060‑0060
Dimensions 333‑060‑0065
Finishes, Markings and Lifelines 333‑060‑0070
Illumination 333‑060‑0075
Ventilation 333‑060‑0080
Ladders, Recessed Steps and Stairways 333‑060‑0085
Diving 333‑060‑0090
Slides 333‑060‑0091
Waterpark Slides 333‑060‑0095
Elevated Lifeguard Chairs 333‑060‑0100
Life Saving Equipment 333‑060‑0105
Swimming Pool Enclosure 333‑060‑0110
Decks 333‑060‑0115
Overflow Systems 333‑060‑0120
Recirculation System 333‑060‑0125
Inlets 333‑060‑0128
Submerged Suction Outlets and Drains 333‑060‑0130
Piping 333‑060‑0135
Pumps 333‑060‑0140
Filters 333‑060‑0145
Pool Heaters 333‑060‑0150
Disinfectant and Chemical Feeders 333‑060‑0155
Meters and Gauges 333‑060‑0160
Equipment Room 333‑060‑0165
Ground Fault Interrupter 333‑060‑0170
Bathhouses and Sanitary Facilities 333‑060‑0175
Visitor and Spectator Areas 333‑060‑0180
Food Service 333‑060‑0185
Drinking Fountains 333‑060‑0190
Domestic Water Quality 333‑060‑0200
Pool Water Quality 333‑060‑0205
Operation and Maintenance 333‑060‑0206
Supervision — Limited-Use Pools 333‑060‑0207
Supervision — General-Use Pools 333‑060‑0208
Lifeguard Supervision & Training 333‑060‑0209
Pool Staff Training & Safety 333‑060‑0210
Pool Safety 333‑060‑0215
Signs 333‑060‑0220
Variance 333‑060‑0225
Instructional Use of Limited-Use Pools 333‑060‑0500
Wading Pools 333‑060‑0505
New Wading Pool Construction 333‑060‑0510
Existing Wading Pools 333‑060‑0515
Wading Pool Operation 333‑060‑0700
Enforcement 333‑060‑0705
Pool Closure Criteria
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 333-060-0105’s source at or​.us