Every residential pool, spa, and hot tub must have a code-compliant barrier at least 48 inches high, measured on the side facing away from the pool. Openings may not pass a 4-inch sphere, and ground clearance under the barrier is capped at 2 inches over grass.
Prince William County adopts the ISPSC barrier standard. The top of the barrier must be at least 48 inches above grade, measured on the side facing away from the pool. Maximum vertical clearance below the barrier is 2 inches over grass, mulch, or gravel and 4 inches over solid surfaces such as concrete; where mounted on the pool structure the clearance is 4 inches. No opening may let a 4-inch sphere pass. Virginia Code 15.2-921 separately authorizes localities to require a fence completely around any pool holding water more than two feet deep.
A pool without a compliant barrier fails building inspection and cannot receive final approval; code enforcement may issue notices of violation and civil penalties under the USBC.
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