Indiana enforces uniform pool barrier rules through the Indiana Residential Code R326 and 675 IAC 20 for public pools. Barriers, gates, and self-latching hardware are required statewide; local rules may supplement but not weaken these.
Residential pools deeper than 24 inches must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high under Indiana Residential Code Section R326, adopted at 675 IAC 14-4.4-38. Gates must open outward, be self-closing and self-latching, and have latches at least 54 inches above grade or otherwise shielded. Public Class A, B, and C pools must be enclosed by a fence, wall, or building at least six feet high under 675 IAC 20-2-26, with self-closing, positive self-latching gates with hardware for locking. Indiana counties may impose stricter standards but cannot reduce these statewide minimums.
Building permits will not be issued for non-compliant pools. Code violations may bring stop-work orders, fines, and civil liability under premises liability if a child is injured.
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