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🏊 Swimming Pools & Spas/Fencing Requirements

Puyallup vs Tacoma

How do fencing requirements rules compare between Puyallup, WA and Tacoma, WA?

Puyallup, WA

Pierce County

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Tacoma, WA

Pierce County

Heavy Restrictions

Tacoma requires all residential swimming pools to be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high under the adopted International Residential Code. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching. Washington State's residential building code applies.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactPuyallupTacoma
Barrier Height-48 inches minimum
Gate-Self-closing, self-latching, outward opening
Latch Height-54 inches or child-resistant
Openings-No gaps larger than 4 inches

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Puyallup FAQ

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Tacoma FAQ

Do I need a fence around my pool in Tacoma?

Yes. All pools with water over 24 inches deep must have a barrier at least 48 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates.

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