Oklahoma City requires swimming pools and spas with water deeper than 24 inches to be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches tall with self-closing, self-latching gates. Pools must be inspected before being filled, and barriers must comply with the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Oklahoma Statute 74-1221 reinforces state pool-safety requirements.
Oklahoma City has adopted the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, which requires all residential pools and spas with water depth greater than 24 inches to be surrounded by a barrier. The barrier must be at least 48 inches tall measured from the exterior side, have no openings larger than 4 inches, and have no horizontal handholds or footholds on the outside between 45 inches of the barrier's top. If chain-link is used, mesh size cannot exceed 1.25 inches, or slats must be installed to reduce effective opening size.
Gates through the barrier must be self-closing and self-latching, open outward, and have the latch at least 54 inches above the ground. When a home wall serves as part of the barrier, all doors leading to the pool area must have audible alarms that sound continuously for 30 seconds when opened, or a power safety cover on the pool must be installed. Pool construction permits are required before installation, and the barrier and electrical systems must pass inspection before the pool is filled. Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep also require barriers unless the sides serve as barriers and the ladder is removable. Oklahoma Statute 74-1221 reinforces state pool-safety standards, and HOAs commonly impose additional fence material and setback rules. Violations can result in fines and pool closure orders.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Oklahoma City code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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