TL;DR
MagnaLatch is a brand of magnetically triggered, self-latching gate latch designed for child safety around pools, with a lockable knob and a vertical pull that releases only from adult height. Pool barrier codes in most states require gates that self-close and self-latch with the release at least 54 inches above grade, and this hardware line is the one fence installers most often fit to meet that rule.
What it means
MagnaLatch is a brand of magnetically triggered, self-latching gate latch designed for child safety around pools, with a lockable knob and a vertical pull that releases only from adult height. Pool barrier codes in most states require gates that self-close and self-latch with the release at least 54 inches above grade, and this hardware line is the one fence installers most often fit to meet that rule. Models cover vertical-pull and top-pull configurations for wood, vinyl, and metal gates.
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