High Point requires all swimming pools to have a barrier at least 48 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates. The city follows the NC Building Code and International Residential Code requirements.
Pool barriers must be at least 48 inches high with no openings greater than 4 inches. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching with latches at least 54 inches above grade or on the pool side. The barrier must completely enclose the pool area. Existing pools must comply when transferred or substantially renovated.
Non-compliant pool barriers can result in citations and orders to install proper fencing before the pool may be used.
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