Pool barriers must be minimum 48 inches tall per GA Residential Code Appendix G (IRC). Self-closing, self-latching gates required. Openings cannot exceed 4 inches. Applies to pools deeper than 24 inches.
Georgia has adopted IRC Appendix G for residential pool safety. Lawrenceville enforces through Building Department. Barriers may be fences, walls, or the house itself (with alarmed doors). Above-ground pools 48+ inches tall may use the pool wall as barrier with removable/lockable ladders. Gate latches must be 54+ inches above ground or inside-mounted.
Failure to provide barrier: stop-use order; fines up to $1,000 per day. Civil liability if child injury occurs.
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