Every outdoor pool, hot tub, or spa in Ada County must be surrounded by a barrier at least 48 inches tall, with no more than a 2-inch gap at the bottom, and openings that will not pass a 4-inch sphere.
Ada County adopts IRC Appendix Section AG 105. The barrier must fully enclose the pool. On chain-link and picket fences, member spacing is tightly limited to keep small children out. Gate hardware and above-ground-pool ladder controls are governed by the same appendix. The rule applies equally to in-ground, above-ground, and on-ground pools, hot tubs, and spas.
A pool found without a compliant barrier is a code violation; the county can withhold final inspection, require correction, and cite the owner.
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