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3. Other means of protection, such as self-closing doors with self- latching devices, which are approved, shall be accepted so long as the degree of protection afforded is not less than the protection afforded by Section R326.3.1.8, Item 1 or 2. R326.3.1.9 Pool structure as barrier. Where an aboveground 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, then the ladder or steps either shall be capable of being secured, locked or removed to prevent access, or the ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier which meets the requirements of Sections R326.3.L i through R326.3.1.8. When the ladder or steps are secured, locked or removed, anv opening created shall not allow the passage of a 4-inch diameter (102 mm) sphere. R326.3.2 Indoor swimming pools. Walls surrounding indoor swimming pools shall not be required to comply with Section R326.3.1.8. R326.3.3 Prohibited locations. Barriers shall be located so as to prohibit permanent structures, equipment or similar objects from being used to climb the barriers. R326.4 Entrapment avoidance. Suction outlets shall be designed and installed in accordance with ANSIJAPSP-7." (37) Section R401, "General," of the International Residential Code, is amended by adding subsection R401.5, "Post or pier foundations," to read as follows: "R401.5 Post or pier foundations. Raised floor systems supported by post or pier foundations shall be designed in accordance with the Building Code, Chapter 5A, Hawai`i County Code." (38J Subsection R402.2.1, "Materials for concrete," of the International Residential Code is amended to read as follows: "R402.2.1 Materials for concrete. Materials for concrete shall comply with the requirements of Section R608.5.1. The maximum water to cement ratio for concrete slabs-on-grade shall not exceed 0.50." (39) Section R403, "Footings," of the International Residential Code is amended by adding subsection R403.1.6.2, "Concrete strap type anchors," to read as follows: "R403.1.6.2 Concrete strap-type anchors. Concrete strap-type anchors made out of cold-formed steel shall not be used along the perimeter edges of a slab-on-grade where the steel does not have at least 1-1/2 inches side cover or other adequate protection." 33