Swimming pool fencing in Westerville follows Ohio Building Code (OAC 4101:8) requiring a 48-inch (4-foot) minimum barrier around all residential pools deeper than 24 inches. Self-closing, self-latching gates required. Applies to in-ground and above-ground pools alike.
Ohio Residential Code (OAC 4101:8 Appendix G) and Westerville Building Division require barriers around all pools with water depth over 24 inches. Minimum height 48 inches measured from exterior grade. No gaps over 4 inches in vertical members, no openings over 1.75 inches under the fence. Gates must be self-closing, self-latching with latch at least 54 inches above ground. Above-ground pools with removable ladders may use the pool wall as barrier if wall is 48+ inches. Applies city-wide including subdivisions in Delaware County portion of Westerville.
Building code violation: stop-use order and fines up to $500 per day. Insurance and liability exposure significant for non-compliant barriers.
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