Clark County, NV Swimming Pools & Spas: Fencing Requirements (2026)

Under CCC Chapter 22.20 and Southern Nevada Amendments to the ISPSC Section 305, residential perimeter barriers must be at least 60 inches above adjacent grade measured from outside the enclosure, with no more than 4 inches of vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier. An alternative compliance path allows an 8-foot non-climbable barrier measured on the inside. Public/commercial pool barriers must be at least 72 inches high. Chain link fences must be at least 11-gauge wire with openings no greater than 1 3/4 inches; diagonal members may not be inclined more than 45 degrees from vertical and may not have openings exceeding 1 3/4 inches. Where a barrier has horizontal members spaced less than 45 inches apart, the horizontal members must be on the pool side of the fence. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching, open outward away from the pool, with the release mechanism located within 3 to 6 inches from the top of the gate, and openings within 18 inches of the release mechanism may not exceed 1/2 inch. Gates exceeding 8 feet in width must remain locked when not in use. The Clark County Fire Department also recommends an isolation fence (minimum 48 inches, 60 inches recommended) separating the residence from the pool, alarms on doors and windows leading to the pool, and locked spa safety covers. Under NRS 444.110, any pool maintained contrary to NRS 444.065-444.120 is declared a public nuisance subject to abatement by the local health authority.