09-13-2013, 09:24 AM
Hi, thanks for the responses. Like Seeb and David, I too was surprised to read that a mechanical pool cover is all you need.
Thanks for the confirmation, Peter.
I can find IBC 3109.4 online at:
http://www.swimmpoolandpatio.com/pdfs/ct..._amend.pdf
I just can't find confirmation that it applies to Hawaii (though I'm sure it does).
Peter, I agree, it is expensive but it has a LOT of advantages (IMHO):
- no need for the expense (and ugliness) of fences
- no need for annoying door alarms (if you wanted to use the house as a 4th fence wall)
- pool is kept warmer during the winter
- less debris in the pool
- less sun damage to the pool
Once you subtract the cost of a fence and the long-term damage and cleaning, I wonder if a mechanical pool cover doesn't
actually save money! It seems almost a no-brainer to me, which is why I was wondering if this was a recent change or that I had misunderstood the code.
aloha
Phil
PS I know the above sounds like I'm spamming for pool covers but I assure you I'm not! I would like to hear of anyone's experiences (positive or negative) with these pool covers. Note that they do have to be mechanical.
Thanks for the confirmation, Peter.
I can find IBC 3109.4 online at:
http://www.swimmpoolandpatio.com/pdfs/ct..._amend.pdf
I just can't find confirmation that it applies to Hawaii (though I'm sure it does).
Peter, I agree, it is expensive but it has a LOT of advantages (IMHO):
- no need for the expense (and ugliness) of fences
- no need for annoying door alarms (if you wanted to use the house as a 4th fence wall)
- pool is kept warmer during the winter
- less debris in the pool
- less sun damage to the pool
Once you subtract the cost of a fence and the long-term damage and cleaning, I wonder if a mechanical pool cover doesn't
actually save money! It seems almost a no-brainer to me, which is why I was wondering if this was a recent change or that I had misunderstood the code.
aloha
Phil
PS I know the above sounds like I'm spamming for pool covers but I assure you I'm not! I would like to hear of anyone's experiences (positive or negative) with these pool covers. Note that they do have to be mechanical.