FL §515 (Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act) requires every residential pool in Duval to have an approved barrier: 48-inch fence with self-closing/self-latching gate, or approved safety pool cover, or door/window exit alarms on the house. Barrier permit required.
Florida §515.25 (Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act) applies statewide to all pools built after Oct 1, 2000 and to pre-2000 pools when the property is sold (90-day compliance window). Requirements: barrier at least 48 in high, non-climbable (no horizontal rails closer than 45 in apart on climbing side), max 4 in gap beneath, self-closing and self-latching gate with latch at least 54 in above grade opening away from pool. Alternatives: ASTM F1346 safety pool cover; OR exit alarms on all doors/windows opening to pool area; OR all doors leading to pool self-closing and self-latching. Jacksonville Building Inspection Division enforces at permit inspection. Chain-link pool fence must have 1¾ in max mesh.
No compliant barrier: second-degree misdemeanor under FL §515.29 (up to $500 fine and 60 days). Civil liability for any incident. Building Dept will not issue C.O. without compliant barrier.
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