Every residential pool, spa, and hot tub in Peoria County must be enclosed by a barrier meeting building code, typically at least 48 inches tall with a self-closing, self-latching gate.
Pool safety is enforced through the building code at permit and inspection. A barrier around any residential swimming pool, spa, or hot tub must generally stand at least 48 inches high, with no gap large enough to pass a 4-inch sphere. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching, with the latch mounted high out of a child's reach. A house wall can serve as part of the barrier only if doors leading to the pool have alarms or self-closing hardware. An above-ground pool with 48-inch sides may itself satisfy the barrier where the ladder is secured or removable. Covers and alarms supplement but do not replace the physical barrier.
A non-compliant pool barrier fails inspection, and the pool may not be used until it meets code. Fines apply, and an unfenced pool exposes the owner to serious liability.
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