Lincoln requires a barrier at least 48 inches high around all residential swimming pools. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching, opening outward from the pool area per adopted IRC standards.
Lincoln adopts the International Residential Code pool barrier provisions through Chapter 20.06 of the Lincoln Municipal Code. All residential in-ground and above-ground swimming pools capable of holding 24 inches or more of water must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high. The barrier must not have openings that allow passage of a 4-inch sphere. Gates in pool barriers must be self-closing and self-latching, with the latch at least 54 inches above grade or otherwise inaccessible to small children. Gates must open outward, away from the pool. A dwelling wall may serve as part of the barrier if doors opening to the pool area have approved alarms or self-closing devices. Building permits are required for pool construction, which includes barrier plan review.
Failure to maintain required pool barriers is a code violation subject to enforcement action. Non-compliant barriers may result in fines and mandatory correction. Homeowner liability increases significantly without proper barriers.
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