Davenport requires a barrier at least 48 inches high around residential pools and spas, with self-closing, self-latching gates, under the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code adopted in the city building code.
Davenport's building code adopts the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, and pool and spa barriers must comply with ISPSC Chapter 305, "Barrier Requirements." The barrier must be at least 48 inches high measured on the side facing away from the pool, with no openings large enough to pass a 4-inch sphere and no climbable footholds. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching, open outward, with the latch release at least 54 inches above grade or on the pool side. A dwelling wall may form part of the barrier if the doors are alarmed. Above-ground pool walls 48 inches high can serve as the barrier.
Non-compliant barrier: correction order, and the pool cannot be filled or used until it is fixed. Fines run $100 to $500, with significant drowning liability.
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