1 rule for unincorporated Sussex County, Delaware.
Verified from official government sources
Sussex County requires every swimming pool to be protected by a safety fence or barrier at least four feet (48 inches) in height, with a three-foot walk space between the pool wall and the barrier, under Chapter 115 (Zoning), Article XXV (Supplementary Regulations). The Sussex County Building Code Office also enforces the International Residential Code and other ICC codes adopted under Chapter 52, which require permits for pools and fences in unincorporated areas and 14 incorporated towns.
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