TOWN OF JUPITER BUILDING DIVISIO

TOWN OF JUPITER BUILDING DIVISION

FIELD INSPECTION SERVICES

Tuesday June 23, 2010

APPROVED SWIMMING POOL ALARMS

Revision 3.2:
Added the Techko model S 080K to the list of NOT APPROVED ALARMS. This device has an on/off switch allowing the alarm to be turned off permanently, and does not have a pass-thru delay.

The following swimming pool alarms have been reviewed by the Town of Jupiter, Field Inspection Services and found to fully comply with all requirements of the Florida Building Code 2007 Section 424, and Florida Statutes 515 as stated below

All doors and windows providing direct access from the home to the pool shall be equipped with an exit alarm complying with UL 2017 that has a minimum sound pressure rating of 85 dB A at 10 feet (3048 mm). The exit alarm shall produce a continuous audible warning when the door and its screen are opened. The alarm shall sound immediately after the door is opened and be capable of being heard throughout the house during normal household activities. The alarm shall be equipped with a manual means to temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single opening. Such deactivation shall last no more than 15 seconds. The deactivation switch shall be located at least 54 inches (1372 mm) above the threshold of the door. Separate alarms are not required for each door or window if sensors wired to a central alarm sound when contact is broken at any opening.

It is important to note that in addition to the UL-2017 listing the alarm is required to "sound immediately after the door is opened". There cannot be any built in time delay. Secondly, it shall be possible to only "temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single opening. Such deactivation shall last no more that 15 seconds". Which means the alarm cannot have an on-off switch that would permit the door or window to remain open for ventilation.

The alarms listed below are approved for use as pool safety alarms.

Other alarms not on this list that are sold as listed to UL-2017, safety alarms or security alarms or as pool alarms, have not been evaluated or have been evaluated and found not to meet all of the requirements of the Florida Building Code and of the Florida Statutes for pool alarms.

Yard Guard by Smart Pool; model YG03, battery powered, with re-entry switch
Yard Guard by Smart Pool, model YG18, battery powered, and programmable keypad code
Yard Guard by Smart Pool; model YG04, plug-in 120 volt powered,
The Yard Guard alarms generally allow the use of multiple doors or windows on each alarm box. Check package directions for details. www.smartpool.com

Techko Safe Pool, model S 087,   battery powered, one window or door
Techko Safe Pool, model S 088,   plug in 120 volt powered, one window or door
Techko Safe Pool, model S 089,   plug-in 120 volt powered, up to 4 windows or doors. www.techkousa.com
Techko Safe Pool, model S 187D, battery powered, with additional bypass button for delayed entry from either side of door or fence and low battery LED display.

GRI, model GT10-4 only, instant on, battery or remote 12 volt DC power, surface or recessed mounted, multiple windows or doors.

Add the following GRI part numbers to the approved list: 289-3, 289-4, 289-CP3, 289-CP4, DPARM, DPA-10
www.grisk.com

THE ALARMS LISTED BELOW ARE NOT APPROVED

Techko model S 080K: This device has an on/off switch allowing the alarm to be turned off permanently, and does not have a pass-thru delay. www.techkousa.com

Doberman Security SE-0114 Pool Alert: http://www.dobermanproducts.com/products.htm
This device has a preset 7 second delay, and is not instant on as required by Florida Statute.
This device has an on/off switch allowing alarm to be turned off permanently.

GRI: www.grisk.com GT10-4, 289-1, 289-2, 189-1, 189-2, DPA-10D
This device has a preset 7 second delay, and is not instant on as required by Florida Statute.

Pool Guard: www.poolguard.com GAPT, DAPT
This device has a preset 7 second delay, and is not instant on as required by Florida Statute.

Intermatic: www.intermatic.com SP 440 B
This device has an on/off switch allowing alarm to be turned off permanently. No pass-thru delay.

Costco Entry Alarm model number 968222
This device has an on/off switch allowing alarm to be turned off permanently. No pass-thru delay.

Home burglar and security alarm systems such as those prewired systems that come with new homes.
These alarms systems are able to be turned off, have no pass thru delay, and emit a chime and not a loud warning sound.

Some or all of the approved pool alarms are available for purchase in the Town of Jupiter at the following locations:

Home Depot, West Indiantown Road at Maplewood Drive.

Leslie's Swimming Pool Supplies, West Indiantown Road in the Chasewood Plaza next to Publix

Almar Jackson Pools, 1461 Cypress Drive

If you have any questions regarding swimming pool safety barriers

Please call Peter Spirito at 561 718-7537 or via e-mail at peters@jupiter.fl.us

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