Livonia requires swimming pools capable of holding 24 inches or more of water to be enclosed by a 4-foot minimum barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates per Michigan Residential Code.
Under the Michigan Residential Code as adopted in Livonia, any residential swimming pool, spa, or hot tub capable of containing 24 inches (61 cm) or more of water must be surrounded by a barrier at least 48 inches high measured from the outside. Vertical barrier openings must not allow passage of a 4-inch sphere, and horizontal barrier openings must not exceed spacing requirements designed to prevent child climbing. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching, with the latch at least 54 inches above the ground. When a house wall serves as part of the barrier, doors leading to the pool must have alarms or self-closing devices. Above-ground pools with removable ladders may qualify as self-barriered.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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