Omaha requires a 4-foot minimum barrier fully enclosing pools deeper than 24 inches, with self-closing self-latching gates, per the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
Omaha enforces the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code along with Nebraska state pool requirements. Any pool or spa capable of containing water 24 inches or deeper must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high measured from the exterior ground. Vertical openings cannot exceed 4 inches; horizontal openings in chain-link cannot exceed 1.75 inches unless slats reduce them. Gates must open outward from the pool, be self-closing and self-latching, with the latch at least 54 inches above the ground. Where a dwelling wall forms part of the barrier, doors leading to the pool area must have alarms or the pool itself must have an alarm. Above-ground pools with non-climbable sides at least 48 inches high can use the pool wall as the barrier if the ladder is removable or lockable. Hot tubs 24 inches or deeper are subject to the same barrier rules unless equipped with a locking rigid cover meeting ASTM standards. Nebraska Rev Stat Β§71-4109 and state health rules apply to public pools. HOA rules may add stricter requirements.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Omaha code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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