Cleveland County follows the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission's adoption of the 2015 International Residential Code. Pool barriers must be at least 48 inches tall, with maximum 4-inch sphere openings. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching opening outward from the pool. Chain-link mesh limited to 2¼ inches.
Oklahoma adopted the 2015 IRC including pool barrier provisions through the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission (OUBCC) under 59 O.S. § 1000.21 et seq. The barrier must be at least 48 inches above grade measured from the side away from the pool, with no more than 2 inches between the bottom of the barrier and the ground. Openings cannot allow passage of a 4-inch-diameter sphere. Where horizontal members are less than 45 inches apart, vertical spacing must not exceed 1¾ inches. Access gates must be self-closing, self-latching, and open outward away from the pool, with the latch release at least 54 inches above the ground. Cleveland County permits are issued by individual cities (Norman, Moore, Noble) within their jurisdictions.
Failure to install a compliant pool barrier can trigger code enforcement action by the local city building department. Civil liability also arises in drowning cases under premises liability.
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