Residential pool barriers in Flint follow the Michigan Residential Code 2015 Appendix AG105, which requires a barrier at least 48 inches high around any pool deeper than 24 inches. Gates must open outward, self-close, and self-latch. Public pools follow MCL 333.12521+ and the Michigan Building Code Section 3109.
Flint enforces pool-barrier rules through the statewide Michigan Residential Code 2015 (MRC) and Michigan Building Code 2015 (MBC), adopted by the Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes. MRC Appendix AG105 requires a barrier around any outdoor residential pool deeper than 24 inches: at least 48 inches above grade on the side facing away from the pool, a maximum two-inch gap at the bottom, openings smaller than a 4-inch sphere, and horizontal members on the outside spaced at least 45 inches apart if openings exceed 1.75 inches. Pedestrian gates must open outward, be self-closing and self-latching, with the latch release at least 54 inches above grade. Doors from a dwelling that opens to the pool area must have a UL 2017 alarm or the pool must be covered by an ASTM F1346 power safety cover. Public pools follow MCL 333.12521+ (Public Swimming Pool Act) and MBC Section 3109.
An unenclosed residential pool over 24 inches deep, a barrier under 48 inches, or a gate without self-closing or self-latching hardware violates the MRC as adopted by Flint. The Building Department can issue stop-use orders, daily civil infractions, and require drainage; attractive-nuisance civil liability applies independently.
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