Jupiter enforces FL Statute 515 Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act requiring a 48-inch minimum barrier with self-closing self-latching gates on every residential pool. Barrier permit separate from pool permit.
FL 515 is the strictest pool safety law in the US. Barrier must be at least 48 inches tall measured from the outside grade, non-climbable (no horizontal members between 4 and 45 inches, max 4-inch gaps), self-closing and self-latching gates with latch at 54 inches or higher. At least ONE of the following additional safety features required: approved pool alarm, approved safety cover, door alarm on all dwelling doors providing direct access, or self-closing self-latching dwelling doors. Jupiter Building Department inspects before final pool CO.
Non-compliant barrier 500 dollars first offense, daily fines until compliant. Drownings can trigger criminal negligence charges under FL 515.29.
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