Alarms
Door and window alarms
When the house forms part of the pool barrier, Scottsdale's code sets detailed alarm requirements.
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Which openings
The amendments cover doors, gates, and operable windows with a sill height under 48 inches above the indoor floor.
What the alarm must do
- Be listed and labeled as a water hazard entrance alarm per UL 2017
- Activate within 7 seconds and sound for at least 30 seconds
- Be heard throughout the house at not less than 85 dBA measured indoors at 10 feet
- Reset automatically
Deactivation
A touchpad or switch at least 54 inches above the threshold may pause it for a single opening, for no more than 15 seconds. No other on and off switch is allowed.
Sources
Public pages, linked so you can read the source yourself. Rules change, so confirm the current version with the agency before you rely on it.
Tell us about the yard
Say which part of Scottsdale you are in, how big the backyard is, and whether you have an HOA or a NAOS easement.