Arizona Statewide Rule
Arizona Statewide Swimming Pool Barrier Requirements
Key Facts
- Statute
- ARS 36-1681
- Minimum barrier height
- 5 feet
- Max opening
- 4 inches
- Latch height
- 54 inches minimum
- Applies to pools after
- 1991 construction
Summary
Arizona enforces a uniform statewide swimming pool enclosure law requiring barriers around residential pools, with cities and counties bound to minimum standards but allowed to adopt stricter local rules.
A swimming pool, or other contained body of water that contains water eighteen inches or more in depth at any point and that is wider than eight feet at any point and is intended for swimming, shall be protected by an enclosure surrounding the pool area, as provided in this section.
Full Breakdown
ARS 36-1681 establishes minimum barrier requirements for residential swimming pools containing water more than eighteen inches deep. The barrier must be at least five feet high measured from the exterior, have no openings larger than four inches, and gates must be self-closing and self-latching with the latch at least fifty-four inches above the ground. Doors leading from a dwelling directly to the pool area must have audible alarms or other approved safety features. The law applies to pools constructed after 1991 and is enforced statewide, though municipalities may adopt stricter standards.
Violations & Penalties
Violations are typically civil infractions; non-compliance can also create liability exposure if a drowning or injury occurs and may bar pool occupancy permits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all Arizona pools need a fence?
Can my city require more than the state minimum?
What about doors from the house to the pool?
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