Boynton Beach enforces the FL Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (FL §515): 48-inch minimum barrier, self-closing/self-latching gates, and at least one additional safety feature. Inspection required before filling.
Every residential pool in Boynton Beach must have a barrier meeting FL §515.29: minimum 48 inches tall, no gaps over 4 inches, no horizontal members that allow climbing below 45 inches on outside, self-closing and self-latching gates with latch 54 inches above grade opening outward from pool. Plus one additional safety feature: approved pool cover, exit alarms on all doors leading to pool, self-closing/self-latching doors, or ASTM-certified pool alarm. Barrier inspection mandatory before the pool can be filled. Noncompliance is a second-degree misdemeanor under FL §515.27.
Criminal second-degree misdemeanor under FL §515.27: up to $500 and 60 days jail. Civil citations $250 per day until corrected.
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