A residential pool must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high with a self-closing, self-latching gate under the NC Residential Code, enforced by Guilford County Inspections. Public pools follow a parallel 48-inch fence-and-gate standard in 15A NCAC 18A .2528.
Residential pool barriers in unincorporated Guilford County are governed by Appendix AG105 of the NC Residential Code, which Guilford County Inspections enforces. Any outdoor pool, hot tub, or spa must have a barrier at least 48 inches above grade, openings that will not pass a 4-inch sphere, and self-closing, self-latching pedestrian gates that open away from the pool. Where a dwelling wall serves as part of the barrier, a powered safety cover or door alarm is required. Public pools carry a near-identical enclosure standard under 15A NCAC 18A .2528, enforced by Environmental Health.
A residential pool without a compliant barrier fails inspection and cannot receive a certificate of completion. For public pools, a fence, barrier, or gate violation under 15A NCAC 18A .2528 is a four-demerit item that can lead to permit suspension.
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