Albuquerque requires a self-closing, self-latching pool barrier at least 60 inches high around any residential swimming pool over 24 inches deep per the 2018 IRC Appendix G and ROA Chapter 14.
Albuquerque has adopted the 2018 IRC Appendix G pool barrier provisions, which require a fence or enclosure at least 60 inches tall surrounding any pool, hot tub, or spa capable of holding more than 24 inches of water. Gates must open outward, be self-closing and self-latching, with the latch at least 54 inches above grade. Openings cannot allow passage of a 4-inch sphere. If the house wall serves as part of the barrier, all doors leading to the pool must have alarms or pool covers meeting ASTM F1346. Above-ground pools with walls 60 inches or taller may use the pool wall itself as the barrier if the ladder is removable. Inspections by Building Safety are required before filling the pool.
Non-compliant barriers block final pool inspection and certificate of occupancy. Fines $500-$2,500 plus mandatory corrective action. Failure to maintain barriers after installation is a housing violation.
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