Suwanee adopts GA Residential Code (IRC) Appendix G: 48-inch minimum barrier around all residential pools and spas with water depth >24 inches. Self-closing, self-latching gates with latch 54 inches above ground required.
IRC Appendix G enforced by Suwanee Building Services. Barrier requirements: 48 in. min height, max 4 in. bottom clearance, 1¾ in. max fence picket spacing for vertical members. Gates must be self-closing, self-latching, open outward. Pool house or dwelling wall can serve as barrier if doors have alarms or pool covers meet ASTM F1346.
No C.O. issued until barrier inspection passes. Non-compliant existing pools cited; drowning liability severe.
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