Residential pool barriers follow the statewide UCC / International Residential Code, enforced by your municipality. The barrier must be at least 48 inches high and gates must be self-closing and self-latching. Montgomery County sets no separate residential fence rule.
There is no county pool-fence ordinance. Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code adopts the International Residential Code Appendix G / ISPSC barrier standards, enforced by each borough or township building department. The controlling rules require a barrier at least 48 inches above grade on the outward-facing side, openings that will not pass a 4-inch sphere, and pedestrian gates that open away from the pool, are self-closing, and have a self-latching device. Your municipality may add stricter local requirements, so confirm with the local code office before installing.
A missing or non-compliant barrier is a UCC violation enforced by the municipality: failed inspection, denial of a certificate, stop-work orders, and per-day code-enforcement fines set locally.
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