Fencing Requirements: North Las Vegas vs Paradise

How tall does my North Las Vegas pool fence have to be?

At least 48 inches tall from the outside, with gaps no more than 4 inches between verticals and 2 inches at the ground. Some installations require 60 inches under the Southern Nevada Amendments.

Do the house doors to my backyard count?

If the house wall is part of the pool barrier, exterior doors must have an approved pool alarm or a self-closing, self-latching safety device under IRC Appendix G.

How tall does a backyard pool fence need to be in unincorporated Clark County?

At least 60 inches high above adjacent grade, measured from outside the enclosure. The barrier must be non-climbable and four-sided, with no more than 4 inches of clearance at the bottom. Public pools require at least 72 inches. These requirements come from CCC Chapter 22.20 adopting the ISPSC with Southern Nevada Amendments §305.2.1.

Do I need a self-closing, self-latching gate on my pool fence?

Yes. Under the Southern Nevada Amendments to ISPSC §305.3, every gate that is part of the pool barrier must be self-closing and self-latching, must open outward (away from the pool), and the latch release must sit 3 to 6 inches from the top of the gate. Openings within 18 inches of the release cannot exceed 1/2 inch. A pool kept without a compliant barrier may also be abated as a public nuisance under NRS 444.110.