Glazing
Safety glass near the water
Glass close to a pool has to be safety glass in some cases.
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The rule
Chandler's manual says any glazing within 5 feet of the water's edge, where the bottom edge of the glass is less than 60 inches above grade, must be safety glazed. Tinting film may not be used to meet the requirement.
Planning
Placing the pool farther from glass doors can avoid replacing them.
Ask your builder
Which windows and doors fall within 5 feet of the planned water's edge?
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.
Describe the project
Tell us the neighborhood, the yard, and whether the house wall will be part of the pool barrier.