1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in New Haven County, Connecticut.
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New Haven County has no operational county government (abolished 1960). Pool fencing is governed by the Connecticut State Building Code, which adopts the International Residential Code (IRC) Appendix G/AG105 (Barriers for Residential Swimming Pools). Barriers must be at least 48 inches high, with no openings allowing a 1-3/4 inch gap, and gates must be self-closing and self-latching opening outward. A pool alarm is required by Connecticut law before a residential pool building permit can be issued.
2 cities in New Haven County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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