Ohio building code requires a barrier at least 48 inches high around a residential swimming pool, with no opening a 4-inch sphere can pass through. Hamilton County does not set this rule countywide; your city or township building department enforces the Ohio Residential/Building Code locally.
Ohio adopts the model residential and building codes, which require a barrier around pools capable of holding water. The top of the barrier must be at least 48 inches above grade measured on the side facing away from the pool, and openings may not allow a 4-inch-diameter sphere to pass. Enforcement is by your municipal or township building department under the state code, not by Hamilton County. Requirements and permit thresholds vary slightly by jurisdiction, so confirm with your local building official before installing a fence or pool.
Building without a required, compliant barrier is a code violation; the local building department can withhold approval, issue stop-work orders, and require correction before the pool may be used.
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