4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 6 cities in Broward County, Florida.
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Residential pool construction in Broward County requires a building permit, barrier inspection, and compliance with the Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (FL 515.27) which mandates at least one approved safety feature.
Fla. Stat. § 515.27
F.S. 515.27 Residential swimming pool safety feature options; penalties. — (1) In order to pass final inspection and receive a certificate of completion, a residential swimming pool must meet at least one of the following requirements relating to pool safety features: (a) The pool must be isolated from access to a home by an enclosure that meets the pool barrier requirements of s. 515.29; (b) T...
Broward County requires residential swimming pools in unincorporated areas to be enclosed by a fence at least 5 feet high or an open-mesh screen enclosure, exceeding the Florida state minimum of 4 feet. All screen doors and fence gates must be self-closing and self-latching, with gates opening outward away from the pool. Statewide, Florida Statute 515.27 also permits compliance through approved safety pool covers, exit alarms (85 dB at 10 ft), self-closing/self-latching home doors, or ASTM F2208 pool alarms.
Florida's Pool Safety Act (Fla. Stat. Ch. 515) requires every new residential pool, spa, or hot tub to have at least one of four safety features. FBC R4501.17 sets the technical specs. Broward Chapter 39 requires a 5-foot fence in residential districts.
Fla. Stat. §§ 515.27, 515.29
515.27 Residential swimming pool safety feature options; penalties. — (1) In order to pass final inspection and receive a certificate of completion, a residential swimming pool must meet at least one of the following requirements relating to pool safety features: (a) The pool must be isolated from access to a home by an enclosure that meets the pool barrier requirements of s. 515.29; (b) The po...
Hot tubs and spas in Broward County require electrical permits and must comply with barrier requirements of FL 515.27 unless equipped with a locked, rigid safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 standards.
Fla. Stat. § 515.27
F.S. 515.27 Residential swimming pool safety feature options; penalties. — (1) In order to pass final inspection and receive a certificate of completion, a residential swimming pool must meet at least one of the following requirements relating to pool safety features: (a) The pool must be isolated from access to a home by an enclosure that meets the pool barrier requirements of s. 515.29; (b) T...
6 cities in Broward County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
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