The Rhode Island Swimming Pool and Spa Code (510-RICR-00-00-14), based on the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code 2015, applies throughout Providence County. Any pool deeper than 24 inches requires a barrier at least 48 inches high with maximum 2-inch bottom clearance. Openings must not allow passage of a 4-inch sphere. Chain link maximum opening is 1.75 inches. Horizontal members below 45 inches must be on the pool side (anti-climb). Gates must open outward, self-close, and self-latch.
The RI State Building Code requires pool barriers for all residential swimming pools and spas. Barriers must be at least 48 inches high with no climbable features. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching with latches at least 54 inches high or otherwise inaccessible to children. The house wall can serve as part of the barrier if doors have alarms or self-closing mechanisms. Pool covers meeting ASTM F1346 may serve as supplemental protection. This is a statewide requirement enforced by local building departments.
Non-compliant barriers: immediate correction order. Fines $100 to $500. Building inspector enforcement. Pool may be ordered closed until compliant.
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