Boulder City requires a minimum 5-foot barrier around residential pools with self-closing, self-latching gates. Requirements align with Clark County pool code and NRS 461A state pool safety law.
Residential pool barriers in Boulder City must be at least 5 feet tall measured from the outside, with a maximum 4 inch gap at the bottom and no footholds that allow climbing. Gates must swing outward away from the pool, be self-closing and self-latching, with the latch at least 54 inches above grade. Where the dwelling forms part of the barrier, doors leading directly to the pool area must have alarms or a power-operated safety cover. Mesh removable fencing is allowed if it meets ASTM F2286 and is at least 4 feet tall. These rules implement NRS 461A and Clark County Southern Nevada Health District standards, which are stricter than many other states. Existing pools must be brought into compliance upon substantial remodel.
Correction order, stop-use order, and fines; non-compliant barriers are a significant child drowning risk and trigger strict enforcement.
Boulder City, NV
Boulder City Title 11 limits front yard fences to 3 to 4 feet and side and rear yard fences to 6 feet, with stricter rules in the Historic District.
Boulder City, NV
Boulder City enforces NRS 461A and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code requiring barriers at least 5 feet tall around pools deeper than 18 inches.
Boulder City, NV
Boulder City requires a building permit for most fences over 6 feet tall and for any fence in the historic district per Title 11 Planning and Zoning.
Boulder City, NV
Retaining walls over 4 feet in height or supporting a surcharge require a building permit and engineered plans under the adopted International Building Code.
Boulder City, NV
Boulder City allows common fence materials like wood, masonry, vinyl, and wrought iron, with additional design review required in the Historic District.
Boulder City, NV
Feeding wildlife including coyotes, burros, bighorn sheep, and waterfowl is prohibited in Boulder City. Wild burros are protected federally but intentional f...
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