Fort Wayne pool barriers must be at least 48 inches high with self-closing and self-latching gates opening away from the pool. Openings cannot exceed 4 inches and latches must sit at least 54 inches above ground.
Indiana Building Code 675 IAC 14 incorporates the International Residential Code Appendix G pool barrier standards, which Fort Wayne enforces on all residential pools with water deeper than 24 inches. Minimum fence height is 48 inches. Vertical picket spacing cannot exceed 4 inches. Horizontal member spacing must be at least 45 inches apart (or the fence treated as a ladder with closer pickets). Chain link mesh cannot exceed 1.75 inches. Gates must be self-closing, self-latching, open away from the pool, and the release mechanism must be at least 54 inches above the ground. When a house wall serves as part of the barrier, doors opening to the pool must have alarms or the pool must have a power safety cover.
Non-compliant barrier: order to correct plus daily fine up to 2,500 dollars. Pool use without final inspection: stop use order.
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