Outdoor pools must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high above grade. Ground clearance may not exceed 2 inches, and no opening may allow a 4-inch sphere to pass. Fences used as a pool barrier require a permit.
Chesterfield follows the Virginia USBC pool barrier provisions. The barrier must be a minimum 48 inches above grade measured from the outside face. Gaps between grade and the bottom of the barrier may not exceed 2 inches. Climbability limits apply: horizontal members under 45 inches apart must be on the pool side, with vertical spacing of 1.75 inches or less; chain-link openings must not exceed 1.75 inches. A powered safety cover complying with ASTM F1346 may substitute for a fence-style barrier. A separate barrier permit is required (may be combined with the pool permit).
A non-compliant or absent barrier fails inspection; the pool may not be used until a permanent, code-compliant barrier is installed and approved.
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