Swimming pool fences in Lakewood must be minimum 48 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates under the Ohio Building Code (OAC 4101:8) and LCO 1341. Applies to pools over 24 inches deep including above-ground and inflatable.
Lakewood enforces Ohio Residential Code Appendix G pool barrier requirements. Any pool capable of holding water 24 inches or deeper must have a barrier at least 48 inches high, with vertical members spaced no more than 4 inches apart, bottom clearance under 2 inches, and no horizontal rails creating a climbing ladder on the outside. Gates must open outward, self-close, self-latch, with latch at least 54 inches high. Above-ground pools can use the pool wall as barrier if 48 inches plus a ladder that removes or locks. Permit required before water is added.
No barrier: M1 up to 1,000 dollars first offense, pool ordered drained. Home insurance may deny claims. Higher penalties if injury occurs.
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