Under Florida's Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act, Sunrise pool barriers must be at least 4 feet high with no gaps a child can pass, plus a self-latching gate. A permit and inspection are required.
Residential pools in Sunrise fall under Florida's Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act, Fla. Stat. Ch. 515, enforced through the Florida Building Code that Sunrise administers via its Building Division. Fla. Stat. §515.29 requires a barrier at least 4 feet high on the outside with no gaps, openings, or footholds that let a young child crawl under, squeeze through, or climb over. Section 515.27 lets owners choose among safety features — an approved barrier, a safety pool cover, exit alarms on doors and windows, self-closing self-latching doors with the release at least 54 inches high, or a pool alarm. A building permit and safety inspection are required before a pool is used.
Non-compliant pool barriers must be corrected immediately; pool use is prohibited until the barrier passes inspection. Fla. Stat. §515.27 makes a knowing barrier violation a misdemeanor, and civil liability follows any accident.
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