PDFWAC 388-76-10784

Water hazards—Fences, gates and alarms.

For any adult family home newly licensed after July 1, 2007 or any currently licensed adult family home that adds or modifies a new or existing water hazard after July 1, 2007 must:
(1) Comply with this section and the requirements of the:
(a) International Residential Code (IRC); and
(b) Washington state amendments to the International Residential Code (IRC).
(2) Enclose water hazards over twenty four inches deep with:
(a) Fences and gates at least forty-eight inches high; and
(b) Audible alarms when doors, screens, and gates that directly lead to or surround the water hazard, are opened.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.128.040. WSR 09-03-030, § 388-76-10784, filed 1/12/09, effective 2/12/09.]