5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Orange County, Florida.
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Orange County requires building permits for all in-ground and above-ground pools exceeding 24 inches depth. Plans must meet FL Building Code Chapter 4 and FL §515 Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act. Final inspection required before use.
Orange County enforces FL §515 Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act. Pool barriers must be minimum 48 inches high, non-climbable, with self-closing self-latching gates opening outward. At least one additional safety layer required.
Fla. Stat. Ch. 515 (Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act)
it is the intent of the Legislature that all new residential swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs be equipped with at least one pool safety feature as specified in this chapter. It is also the intent of the Legislature that the Department of Health be responsible for producing its own or adopting a nationally recognized publication that provides the public with information on drowning prevention ...
Orange County pools must comply with Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) Act anti-entrapment drain covers, FL §515 barrier rules, and FL Building Code Chapter 4 electrical bonding requirements. Pool alarms and door alarms widely used as second safety layer.
Fla. Stat. § 515.27 (Residential Swimming Pool Safety)
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.
Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep in Orange County require building permits and must meet same FL §515 barrier rules as in-ground pools. Pool walls 48+ inches high with removable ladder can satisfy barrier requirement.
Hot tubs and spas holding over 24 inches of water require Orange County permits. Lockable safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 standard satisfies FL §515 barrier requirement without need for separate fence.
4 cities in Orange 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
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