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Pool Barriers: Boulder City vs Las Vegas

How do pool barriers rules compare between Boulder City, NV and Las Vegas, NV?

Boulder City and Las Vegas have similar restriction levels.

Boulder City, NV

Clark County

Heavy Restrictions

Boulder City enforces NRS 461A and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code requiring barriers at least 5 feet tall around pools deeper than 18 inches.

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Las Vegas, NV

Clark County

Heavy Restrictions

NRS 461A and LVMC require every residential pool and spa to be enclosed by a barrier at least 5 feet tall with self-closing, self-latching gates and latches 54 inches above grade. Nevada's pool-barrier law is one of the country's stricter regimes, driven by the state's extremely high drowning statistics.

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Boulder City FAQ

Las Vegas FAQ

Does my block wall count as a pool fence?

Yes if it is at least 5 feet tall and fully encloses the pool area with compliant gates. Most Las Vegas perimeter walls already meet the height.

Do I need a barrier for an above-ground pool?

Above-ground pools with sides 5 feet or higher can satisfy the barrier themselves, but ladders must be removable or lockable.

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