Bristol Borough pools subject to PA UCC (34 Pa. Code Ch. 403) requiring 48-inch minimum barrier. ISPSC requires non-climbable fence design with horizontal components spaced 45+ inches apart vertically. Code Enforcement administers permits under PA Construction Code Act.
Swimming pool fencing in Bristol Borough is governed by the PA Uniform Construction Code (UCC, 34 Pa. Code Ch. 403) and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC). The PA pool fence code requires a minimum 48-inch barrier for any pool with water depth of 24 inches or more, including inflatable and temporary pools. The barrier must be non-climbable, with horizontal components spaced at least 45 inches apart vertically to prevent footholds. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching, with latches on the pool side out of reach of children. Bristol Borough's Code Enforcement office (Chapter 5) administers the PA Construction Code Act and issues building permits. Specific pool fencing applications should be submitted to Code Enforcement.
Non-compliant pool barrier: permit denial or stop-work order. Existing pools must retrofit to comply.
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