Norfolk requires 48-inch minimum barrier around residential pools under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Self-closing and self-latching gates mandatory. Fence applies to pools deeper than 24 inches including above-ground and inflatable.
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), adopted by Norfolk, governs residential pool barriers. Fences must be at least 48 inches tall with vertical-slat spacing of 4 inches or less (prevents child head entrapment). Gates must open outward, be self-closing, and self-latching with latches at least 54 inches above ground. Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep count; removable ladders alone are not sufficient. Pools must comply with the federal Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) drain-cover standards. Permits required from Norfolk Building Safety. Saltwater and in-ground fiberglass pools common in coastal neighborhoods.
Immediate compliance required. Fines 250 to 1000 dollars per day until corrected. Insurance carriers commonly cancel non-compliant pools.
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