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Fencing Requirements: Broken Arrow vs Owasso

How do fencing requirements rules compare between Broken Arrow, OK and Owasso, OK?

Broken Arrow and Owasso have similar restriction levels.

Broken Arrow, OK

Tulsa County

Heavy Restrictions

Broken Arrow adopts the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) and the 2015 International Residential Code. All pools deeper than 24 inches must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching. Mesh openings cannot exceed 1.75 inches. A 4-foot clearance between fence and pool edge is required. Final inspection is required before pool use.

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Owasso, OK

Tulsa County

Heavy Restrictions

Owasso adopts the Oklahoma Residential Code (2015 IRC) requiring all pools deeper than 24 inches to be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching. A swimming pool permit is required from Building Services before installation. Pools in flood hazard areas must comply with additional FEMA requirements. Pool draining must follow city stormwater guidelines.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactBroken ArrowOwasso
Min Barrier Height48 inches (4 ft)48 inches (4 ft)
GateSelf-closing, self-latchingSelf-closing, self-latching
Max Opening1.75 inches (mesh)-
InspectionFinal inspection required-
Permit-Required from Building Services
Contact-(918) 376-1534

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Broken Arrow FAQ

What type of fence does my pool need in Broken Arrow?

Broken Arrow adopts the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) and the 2015 International Residential Code. All pools deeper than 24 inches must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching. Mesh openings cannot exceed 1.75 inches. A...

How tall must a pool fence be in Broken Arrow?

Min Barrier Height: 48 inches (4 ft). Gate: Self-closing, self-latching. Max Opening: 1.75 inches (mesh). Inspection: Final inspection required.

Owasso FAQ

What type of fence does my pool need in Owasso?

Owasso adopts the Oklahoma Residential Code (2015 IRC) requiring all pools deeper than 24 inches to be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching. A swimming pool permit is required from Building Services before installation. Pools in flood hazard...

How tall must a pool fence be in Owasso?

Min Barrier Height: 48 inches (4 ft). Gate: Self-closing, self-latching. Permit: Required from Building Services. Contact: (918) 376-1534.

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