Campbell County, KY Swimming Pools & Spas: Fencing & Safety Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- In-ground pool fence
- 4 to 7 feet, self-closing gate
- Above-ground pool
- Same 4-7 ft fence or 4 ft wall
- Public pool fence
- At least 5 feet, § 154.053(B)(2)
- Fence classes allowed
- Only classes 1, 3, 4, or 5
- Compliance window
- 60 days for pools existing at adoption
- Penalty
- Class B misdemeanor, § 154.999
Summary
Private in-ground and above-ground pools in Campbell County must be enclosed by a fence or wall between four and seven feet tall with a self-closing, self-locking gate or door, built so a small child cannot climb in or reach the pool from the street or a neighboring yard.
(2) Swimming pools which are constructed in-ground shall be required to have a fence or wall, including a self-closing or self-locking door or gate around the pool or the property on which the pool is located. Such fence or wall shall be at least four feet, but not more than seven feet in height (only classes 1, 3, 4, or 5 fences are permitted, as regulated in §§ 154.165 through 154.172); such fences or walls shall be constructed in such a manner that a small child may not reach the pool from the street or any adjacent property without climbing the fence or wall or opening the gate or door. (3) (a) Swimming pools which are located above ground shall be required to have a fence or wall, including a self-closing or self-locking door or gate around the pool or property upon which the pool is located. Such fence or wall shall be at least four feet, but not more than seven feet in height... Said wall may be the wall of the above ground pool providing that said wall is at least four feet in height above the surrounding ground level.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-50: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. O-09-2026, passed 8-5-26; and Res. R-42-26, passed 7-15-26; and State legislation current through KRS Pamphlet 2025).
Full Breakdown
172, built so a small child cannot climb the barrier or open the gate to reach the water from the street or an adjacent lot. 053(A)(3)(b). Pools that already existed without this fencing when the section was adopted were given 60 days to comply. 053(B)(2): at least a five-foot fence or wall with the same self-closing, self-locking gate feature. Glare from pool lighting must be directed away from neighboring properties, and pool water drawn from a source other than the public system needs approval from the Northern Kentucky District Health Department.
Violations & Fines
A pool built or maintained without the required fence, wall, or self-closing gate violates § 154.053 and is enforced under § 154.999 as a class B misdemeanor, with each day the pool remains unenclosed counted as a separate offense. Existing pools that missed the 60-day compliance window after adoption remain in violation until the required barrier is installed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall does my pool fence need to be?
Can the pool's own wall count as the required barrier?
What kind of gate does the fence need?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Campbell County
Compare Campbell County to another location·View the Kentucky swimming pools & spas overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.