Residential pools in Kaneohe must be enclosed by code-compliant fences, walls, self-latching gates, or approved safety covers under ROH Sec. 16-6.2.
ROH Sec. 16-6.2 requires residential swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs in Kaneohe to have barriers that prevent unauthorized access, particularly by young children. Fences and walls must meet height standards, restrict openings, and use self-closing, self-latching gates with latches positioned out of the reach of small children. Approved safety pool covers may satisfy the requirement in certain configurations. Many Kaneohe homes along Kaneohe Bay or in the foothills use perimeter walls, but any gate from the house, lanai, or yard to the pool must still be self-latching. Enforcement is active due to Hawaii's child-drowning prevention priorities.
Inadequate barriers can result in citations, civil penalties, and orders keeping the pool out of service until compliance is achieved.
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