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Pool Barriers: Grove City vs Westerville

How do pool barriers rules compare between Grove City, OH and Westerville, OH?

Grove City and Westerville have similar restriction levels.

Grove City, OH

Franklin County

Heavy Restrictions

Pools deeper than 24 inches in Grove City must be surrounded by a 48-inch barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates per the Ohio Residential Code adopted under OAC 4101:8.

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Westerville, OH

Franklin County

Heavy Restrictions

Swimming pool fencing in Westerville follows Ohio Building Code (OAC 4101:8) requiring a 48-inch (4-foot) minimum barrier around all residential pools deeper than 24 inches. Self-closing, self-latching gates required. Applies to in-ground and above-ground pools alike.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactGrove CityWesterville
Barrier Height48 inches minimum-
GateSelf-closing self-latchingSelf-closing, self-latching
Pool Depth24 plus inches-
CodeORC AG105OAC 4101:8 App G
Minimum Height-48 inches
Latch Height-54 inches minimum
Applies To-Pools over 24 inches deep

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Grove City FAQ

Who enforces this in Grove City?

Grove City code enforcement at (614) 277-3100 handles complaints.

Who enforces this in Grove City?

Grove City code enforcement at (614) 277-3100 handles complaints.

Westerville FAQ

Who enforces this in Westerville?

Westerville code enforcement at (614) 901-6400 handles complaints.

Who enforces this in Westerville?

Westerville code enforcement at (614) 901-6400 handles complaints.

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