Sec. 9-286(c) requires private pools, spas, and hot tubs holding more than 24 inches of water to be surrounded by a 48-inch (4 ft) minimum fence with self-closing, self-latching gates. Gates with latches under 54 inches must have the release on the pool side.
Sec. 9-286(c) sets the city's pool barrier standard. Measurement is on the side away from the pool. Gates must be both self-closing and self-latching, capable of latching when released from a 6-inch open position. If the latch is below 54 inches from the gate's bottom, the release mechanism must be on the pool side. Removal or weakening of an existing barrier is unlawful. Spas/hot tubs with ASTM F1346-compliant safety covers are exempt under Sec. 9-286(c)(1). Florida F.S. §515.27 also provides alternative compliance: instead of a 48-inch barrier, a homeowner can install an approved safety cover, exit alarms on all doors with direct pool access, or self-closing/self-latching all-pool-deck-doors. Sec. 1-22(b)(18) imposes a separate $50 fine for failure to install a temporary fence during pool construction.
Sec. 9-296 enforcement: Code Enforcement Board $250/day first violation, $500/day repeat per F.S. Ch. 162. State F.S. §515.27 makes failure to maintain the barrier a second-degree misdemeanor — up to 60 days in jail / $500 fine. Sec. 1-22(b)(18) — $50 for temporary fence failures.
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