Clark County, NV Fence Regulations: Pool Barriers (2026)

Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 461A establishes the statewide residential pool safety standard: any pool, spa, or other body of water deeper than 18 inches on private residential property must be enclosed by a barrier at least 5 feet high with no more than 2 inches of clearance at the bottom, no footholds or handholds, and a self-closing self-latching gate with the latch at least 54 inches above the ground. Clark County adopts NRS 461A through Title 22 and Title 30 and the Department of Building and Fire Prevention enforces barrier requirements at the time of pool construction and during complaint inspections. A dwelling wall may form part of the barrier if all doors leading from the home to the pool area have either approved self-closing self-latching hardware or a door alarm meeting UL 2017. Removable mesh safety fencing (ASTM F2286) is accepted as an approved barrier. Anti-entrapment covers per the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act are required on all new suction outlets. Clark County has a high per-capita child drowning rate, and Code Enforcement responds quickly to reports of an uncovered or unfenced pool. Failure to maintain the barrier is a misdemeanor under NRS 461A.245.