Homestead strictly enforces pool fencing under the Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (FL Statute Section 515.27). Barriers must be 48 inches minimum height with self-closing, self-latching gates. All access points from the home to the pool require alarms. Screen enclosures meeting code can serve as the barrier if properly maintained.
Pool fencing in Homestead follows the Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act under FL Statute Section 515.27 and the Florida Building Code Section 454. The barrier must be at least 48 inches high, measured on the outside, with no handholds or footholds that could help a child climb over. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching with the latch on the pool side at least 54 inches above grade. No openings in the barrier may allow passage of a 4-inch sphere. Screen enclosures (pool cages) meeting building code standards can serve as the pool barrier in Homestead — these are extremely common in South Florida and must be maintained in intact condition to remain compliant. Screen enclosure doors must be self-closing and self-latching. If the home itself forms part of the barrier, all doors and windows with direct pool access must have approved alarms. Removable mesh pool fences meeting ASTM F2286 are acceptable as supplemental barriers. The HVHZ building code requires screen enclosures to withstand specified wind loads.
Pool barrier violations are high-priority safety violations with fines starting at $250. Non-compliant pools may be ordered closed. Screen enclosures with tears or non-functioning doors must be repaired immediately. Contact Building Department at (305) 224-4400.
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