Pool barrier fences must meet FL Statute 515 (Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act): minimum 48 inches high, self-closing and self-latching gates, and no openings a 4-inch sphere can pass through. Orange County permits and inspects all pool barriers.
At least one additional safety layer is required: approved pool safety cover, pool alarm, door alarm on all doors leading to the pool, or self-closing doors. Screen enclosures (extremely common in Orange County) count as barriers if they meet FL 515 construction standards. Pool fences cannot be replaced by temporary fencing during construction.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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