Ohio's building code, adopted locally, requires residential swimming pools to be completely enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high measured from the outside. There is no separate Butler County pool-fence ordinance; enforcement is through your city or township building department.
Butler County does not issue its own residential pool-fence ordinance. The Ohio Residential/Building Code (adopted statewide and enforced by local building departments) sets the barrier rules. The top of the barrier must be at least 48 inches above grade on the side facing away from the pool, gaps must reject a 4-inch sphere, and gates must be self-closing and self-latching. Your municipality (Hamilton, Fairfield, Middletown, Oxford) or township building official enforces these at permit and inspection. Some cities add stricter local amendments, so confirm height and setback with the local building department.
A non-compliant barrier fails building inspection and blocks the pool's approval/occupancy. Local building departments may issue orders to correct and withhold or revoke permits until the barrier complies.
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