Birmingham requires residential swimming pools to be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates following the International Residential Code.
Under Birmingham's building code, all residential pools must have a safety barrier at least 48 inches (4 feet) high. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching with latches on the pool side at least 54 inches above grade. The barrier must not have openings allowing passage of a 4-inch sphere. Doors from the home to the pool area must have alarms or self-closing mechanisms. Building permits are required for pool construction.
Non-compliant pool barriers result in building code violations and required corrective work.
Birmingham, AL
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Birmingham, AL
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Birmingham, AL
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Birmingham, AL
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Birmingham, AL
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