Sec. 9-286(c) requires private pools, spas, and hot tubs holding more than 24 inches of water to be surrounded by a 48-inch (4 ft) minimum fence with self-closing, self-latching gates. Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (F.S. Ch. 515) provides additional state-level standards.
Sec. 9-286(c) sets the 4-foot minimum barrier height measured on the side away from the pool. Self-latching gates must close from a 6-inch open position. If the latch is below 54 inches, the release must be on the pool side. Removal or weakening of an existing barrier is unlawful. Spas and hot tubs with an ASTM F1346-compliant safety cover are exempt under Sec. 9-286(c)(1). LDC §14-6-17(B) directly cross-references F.S. Ch. 515 (Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act), which requires at least one approved safety feature for residential pools: 4-ft barrier, approved safety cover, exit alarms on doors, or self-closing/self-latching pool-deck doors.
Sec. 9-296 violations of the minimum-maintenance standards are subject to Code Enforcement Board action ($250 first/day, $500 repeat/day under F.S. Ch. 162). Sec. 1-22(b)(18) imposes a $50 fine for temporary pool fence violations (during construction). State F.S. §515.27 makes failure to maintain pool barriers a second-degree misdemeanor (up to 60 days jail / $500 fine).
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