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Gate and pool hardware: what a barrier inspection looks at
Pool barrier hardware has to make the gate self closing and self latching, with the release out of a small child's reach.
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Gate and pool hardware
Pool barrier hardware has to make the gate self closing and self latching, with the release out of a small child’s reach. The exact heights and gaps are set by your local code, and your Authority Having Jurisdiction makes the final call.
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What actually decides the part number
Self closing hingesSpring loaded hinges that return the gate every time. Tension is adjustable and needs setting after installation, not before.
Self latchingThe latch has to catch on its own when the gate swings shut, from any normal opening angle.
Latch height and accessBarrier codes commonly place the release out of reach of a small child and require that it cannot be operated through the barrier. The specific numbers vary locally.
MaterialsGate hardware lives outdoors permanently. Stainless and polymer bodies outlast plated steel in coastal or chlorinated air.
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