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9. Where an above-ground pool structure is used as a barrier or where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure, and the means of access is a ladder or steps: 9.1. T he ladder or steps shall be capable of being secured, locked or removed to prevent access; or 9.2. T he ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier which meets the requirements of Section AG105.2, Items 1 through 8. When the ladder or steps are secured, locked or removed, any opening created shall not allow the passage of a 4-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere. Prior to the issuance of any final approval for the completion of permitted construction or remodeling work, the Building and Safety Official shall inspect and verify the drowning safety prevention devices required have been installed and functional properly. AG105.3 Indoor swimming pool. Walls surrounding an indoor swimming pool shall comply with Section AG105.2, Item 8. AG105.4 Prohibited locations. Barriers shall be located to prohibit permanent structures, equipment or similar objects from being used to climb them. AG105.5 Barriers. AG105.5.1 Enclosure; required characteristics. An enclosure shall have all of the following characteristics: 1. Any access gates through the enclosure open away from the swimming pool and are self-closing with a self-latching device placed no lower than 60 inches (1524 mm) above the ground. 2. A minimum height of 60 inches (1524 mm). 3. A maximum vertical clearance from the ground to the bottom of the enclosure of 2 inches (51 mm). 4. Gaps or voids, if any, do not allow passage of a sphere equal to or greater than 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter. 5. An outside surface free of protrusions, cavities or other physical characteristics that would serve as handholds or footholds that could enable a child below the age of five years to climb over. AG105.5.2 Barrier exceptions. Spas or hot tubs with locking safety covers that comply with the American Society for Testing Materials Emergency Performance Specification (ASTM ES 13-89) or ASTM F 1346, as listed in Section AG107, shall be exempt from the provisions of this appendix. AG105.6 Barrier prerequisite to filling of pool. An inspection to verify pool barriers are installed, functional and in compliance with the approved plans shall occur and be approved by the Building and Safety Official before water may be introduced into any pool or spa.