Swimming Pools & Spas in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
An above-ground pool wall can serve as the barrier only if its top is at least 48 inches above grade around the whole perimeter and the wall meets the fence standards. Ladders or steps must be lockable, removable, or surrounded by a compliant barrier.
Above-Ground Pool Rules in East Baton Rouge Parish
Some RestrictionsISPSC Sec. 305.5(1) (adopted City-Parish)
Where only the pool wall serves as the barrier, the bottom of the wall is on grade, the top of the wall is not less than 48 inches above grade for the entire perimeter of the pool, the wall complies with the requirements of Section 305.2 and the pool manufacturer allows the wall to serve as a barrier.
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Spas and hot tubs are treated as pools under the adopted ISPSC, so the same barrier and gate rules apply. Glazing in walls, fences, or enclosures next to a hot tub or spa is a hazardous location when its bottom edge is under 60 inches above the floor and must
Hot Tub and Spa Rules in East Baton Rouge Parish
Some RestrictionsISPSC Glazing Hazardous Location (adopted City-Parish)
Glazing in walls, enclosures or fences containing or adjacent to hot tubs, spas, whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms, bathtubs, showers and indoor or outdoor swimming pools where the bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less than 60 inches measured vertically above any standing or walking surface shall be considered to be a hazardous location.
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