Pool Codes and BOCA

 What is BOCA?

Founded in 1915, Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA) is a nonprofit membership association comprised of more than 16,000 member who belong to every aspect of the building community, from code enforcement officials to materials manufacturers. BOCA is dedicated to preserving the public health, safety and welfare in the built environment through the effective, efficient use and enforcement of model codes.

BOCA provides the foundation for the pool barrier codes of virturally every state. However, State code is considered the minimum standard with local municipalities and other jurisdictions able to impose additional imperatives. It is extremly important to consult your local building inspector before you purchase any pool fence material. The following links provide additional information. Please be sure to watch the pool safety videos by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance.   

BOCA Pool Code PDF

Consumer Product Safety Commission  PDF

New York State Pool Barrier Code  PDF

Connecticut Pool Barrier Code PDF

 Massachusetts Pool Barrier Code PDF

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