Louisville Metro requires enclosures around residential swimming pools per the International Building Code as adopted by the Kentucky Residential Code. All pools must be enclosed by a fence or barrier at least 48 inches tall with self-closing, self-latching gates. Gates must latch positively when released from 6 inches from the post.
Louisville Metro Ordinance § 150.001 adopts the Kentucky Residential Code and Kentucky Building Code, which incorporate the International Building Code (IBC) pool barrier requirements. All residential swimming pools must be enclosed by a fence, wall, or barrier at least 48 inches in height measured from the outside. All gates in the enclosure must be self-closing and self-latching, and must positively close and latch when released from a still position of 6 inches from the gatepost. Gates must open outward away from the pool. There must be no gaps or openings in the fence that allow a 4-inch sphere to pass through. Pool barriers must be inspected and approved during construction permit review. Above-ground pools with an elevated deck or wall at least 48 inches may use the pool wall/deck as part of the barrier. Louisville Metro's Codes & Regulations provides a Swimming Pool Enclosure Requirements Form for specific dimensional guidance.
Non-compliant pool enclosures: code enforcement citation under LMCO property maintenance standards. Failure to maintain self-latching gates: violation under § 156.052. Pools without required enclosures may be ordered closed until compliant. Fines vary.
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