Swimming Pools & Spas in Port St. Lucie, FL (2026)
2 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Port St. Lucie, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
Any private pool, hot tub or spa holding water more than 24 inches deep must be completely surrounded by a fence or barrier at least 48 inches high, with self-closing, self-latching gates.
Above-Ground Pool Barrier Rules in Port St. Lucie
Some RestrictionsPort St. Lucie Code Sec. 41.09(b); Sec. 158.216(G); Sec. 150.001 (FBC 105.1)
(2) The structure of an aboveground swimming pool may be used as its barrier or the barrier for such a pool may be mounted on top of its structure; however, such structure or separately mounted barrier must meet all barrier requirements of this section. In addition, any ladder or steps that are the means of access to an aboveground pool must be capable of being secured, locked, or removed to pr...
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Pool fences in Port St. Lucie must comply with FL §515 Residential Pool Safety Act. Minimum 48-inch height, self-closing self-latching gates, at least one additional safety feature required.
Fences: Pool Fences
Heavy RestrictionsFlorida Statutes § 515.29 - Residential swimming pool barrier requirements
515.29 Residential swimming pool barrier requirements. — (1) A residential swimming pool barrier must have all of the following characteristics: (a) The barrier must be at least 4 feet high on the outside. (b) The barrier may not have any gaps, openings, indentations, protrusions, or structural components that could allow a young child to crawl under, squeeze through, or climb over the barr...
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