Auburn requires a barrier at least 48 inches high surrounding any pool deeper than 24 inches, per IRC Appendix G. Self-closing, self-latching gates and non-climbable design are mandatory.
Under Auburn City Code Title 15 and IRC Appendix G adopted by Washington state, every swimming pool, spa, or hot tub with water depth exceeding 24 inches must be enclosed by a barrier meeting specific standards. The barrier must be at least 48 inches high measured on the outside, with no more than 2 inches between the bottom of the barrier and the ground. Openings in the barrier must not allow passage of a 4-inch diameter sphere. Horizontal members on the pool side must be at least 45 inches apart, and if closer, the barrier must use mesh or pattern that prevents climbing. Gates must open outward away from the pool, be self-closing and self-latching, with the latch located at least 54 inches above ground or on the pool side at least 3 inches below the top. Where a wall of the dwelling serves as part of the barrier, doors leading to the pool must have alarms or a safety cover on the pool. These rules protect children from drowning, the leading cause of accidental death for young children in Washington.
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