Loudoun pool barriers must meet Virginia USBC minimum 48-inch height with self-closing, self-latching gates latched at least 54 inches high. Anti-climb features required.
Residential pool barriers in Loudoun County must meet the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (based on IRC Appendix G): minimum 48-inch fence height measured from grade, no gaps exceeding 4 inches at the bottom, no horizontal components between 45 inches apart that could serve as climbing steps, vertical slats no more than 1.75 inches apart, gates self-closing and self-latching with the latch at least 54 inches above grade (or on the pool side with a release mechanism inaccessible to young children). A house wall may serve as part of the barrier only if doors leading to the pool area have alarms or self-closing, self-latching hardware. Inspection required before pool first filled. Non-compliant barriers trigger pool closure orders.
Barrier non-compliance: $250-$1,000 and mandatory immediate correction. Pool closure order until fixed. Liability exposure for drowning or injury greatly increased.
Loudoun County, VA
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Loudoun County, VA
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Loudoun County, VA
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Loudoun County, VA
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Loudoun County, VA
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Loudoun County, VA
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