All residential pools in Davidson County must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates. Pool alarms (≥50 dB) are required for pools built in 2011 or later.
Metro Nashville enforces pool barrier requirements throughout Davidson County under the 2018 IRC and ISPSC. Minimum barrier height: 48 inches measured from outside the barrier. Ground clearance: maximum 2 inches at base. Barrier must not have footholds or handholds. Gates: minimum 48 inches tall, open outward, self-closing, self-latching at 54"+ above ground. Pool alarm requirement (TCA): pools built 2011 or later must have an alarm that sounds at ≥50 dB when anything over 15 pounds enters the water. Building permits are required before pool construction throughout Davidson County.
Non-compliant barrier: Metro Codes citation; must be corrected or pool closed.
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