Franklin, TN Swimming Pools & Spas: Fencing & Safety Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Code adopted
- 2024 Intl. Swimming Pool & Spa Code
- State authority
- T.C.A. § 6-54-501 et seq.
- Enforcement
- Building & Neighborhood Services Dept
- Penalty
- Fine per appendix A, daily offense
Summary
Franklin has adopted the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code by reference, setting the design, construction, alteration, and safety standards -- barriers, drain covers, alarms included -- for every public and private pool in the city.
the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2024 edition, as prepared by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of this Code and is hereinafter referred to as the swimming pool code.(2)Pursuant to authority granted by Tennessee Code Annotated, § 6-54-502(c), the building and neighborhood services department director shall adopt administrative regulations relating to swimming pools to incorporate subsequent amendments to the International Building Code, the International Property Maintenance Code and the International Residential Code as published by the International Code Council and other adopted codes. These amendments shall be identified by the building and neighborhood services department director as to date and source and shall take effect as provided in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 6-54-502 unless disapproved by resolution of the board of mayor and alderman. Administrative regulations adopting amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code will be placed on file when they are published by the building and neighborhood services department director, and at least 15 days before their effective date. (1976 Code, § 4-901; Ord. No. 2004-46, 7- -2004; Ord. No. 2005-105, 1- -2006; Memo of 12-3-2013; Ord. No. 2018-23, § I, 9-25-2018; Ord. No. 2025-37, § I, 10-14-2025)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 30 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Under § 12-701, the ISPSC 2024 edition governs design, construction, installation, repair, and alteration of all public and private swimming pools and related equipment citywide, adopted under T.C.A. §§ 6-54-501 et seq. for public health, welfare, and safety. The Building and Neighborhood Services director may adopt administrative regulations incorporating later ICC amendments, effective unless the board of mayor and aldermen disapproves by resolution. A copy of the adopted code is kept on file at the city recorder's office for public inspection.
Violations & Fines
Unlawful to violate any adopted pool-code provision; fined under appendix A comprehensive fees and penalties, with each day of noncompliance a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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