Utah requires a barrier around residential pools at least 48 inches high measured on the side facing away from the pool, per the adopted Utah Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Public pools must meet a stricter 6-foot fence.
Every city and the unincorporated county in Davis County enforce the state-adopted Utah Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC 2021) for private pools. The outward barrier must be at least 48 inches tall on the outside face, with no gaps that pass a 4-inch sphere and limited spacing so a child cannot climb it. Public pools (HOA, apartment, hotel) fall under Utah Admin Code R392-302-17, which requires a fence or barrier at least six feet high providing complete perimeter security, with openings that will not pass a 4-inch sphere.
A pool without a compliant barrier fails inspection and cannot be filled/operated; code officers may issue correction notices, and an unfenced pool is a liability and nuisance hazard.
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