ROH Sec. 16-6.2 requires Kapolei residential swimming pools to be enclosed by a complete barrier with self-closing gates designed to prevent access by young children.
Residential pools are a popular feature in Kapolei's warm, leeward climate, and ROH 16-6.2 sets the safety standards for barriers around them. Fences must meet minimum height, vertical spacing, and gate requirements, and any door from the dwelling to the pool may need alarms or self-latching locks. Inspectors verify compliance during pool permit final inspections, and non-compliance can delay certificate of occupancy for new homes. Commercial or resort pools in the Kapolei area follow companion rules for public pools in 16-7.9 rather than 16-6.2.
Inspection failures, permit holds, civil fines, and potential liability in drowning incidents.
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Kapolei homeowners follow ROH Sec. 21-4.60, which caps front-yard fences at about 36 inches before adding setback or landscaping obligations along the street...
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ROH Sec. 18-3.1 defines when Kapolei property owners must secure a city building permit for fences or walls, with limited exemptions for short retaining and ...
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ROH Sec. 21-4.30, combined with 21-3.70-1, sets the yard and street setback rules for Kapolei homes, determining how close buildings can be to property lines.
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