There are rules and regulations about fencing for residential homes with pools.
With the growing concern pertaining to water safety, communities across the United States have been implementing rules and regulations regarding fences or barriers around private pools. There are many forms of fencing made to surround pools, including perimeter fencing around the owner's entire property or isolation fencing just around the pool area. Does this Spark an idea?
Height
Most states and communities require fencing around a pool to be a minimum height, usually between four and five feet tall. Because fences can easily be climbed by children, some states also require a particular type of fencing be used to help prevent the climbing. Some types of fencing including wood slats and cast-iron style designs.
Gates
Fence gates must be self-closing and self-latching to prevent the gate from being left open, which would allow a child to gain access to the pool unattended. Latches must be out of the reach of an average-sized child, or at least 54 inches high.
Distance from Water
Many states require the fencing be a set distance from the edge of the pool. Most require that fences are located at least 20 inches from the water.
Construction
The fence must surround the entire pool and obstruct all access to it. Some states, such as Florida, require a portion of the fence be permanent and only removable through the use of tools.
Above Ground Pools
Some states allow for the fence to be placed upon the rim of an above ground pool as long as it follows the above guidelines of height and locking gate. The fence for an above ground pool must also have no more than four inches between the top of the pool wall and the bottom of the fence.
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