Tulsa County Inspections Department requires building permits for swimming pools in unincorporated areas. All pools deeper than 24 inches must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high per the adopted building code. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching. Swimming pools are listed as a permit-required improvement. Contact County Inspections at 218 W. 6th St., Suite 210.
Tulsa County building code requires pool barriers for all residential pools and spas. Oklahoma requires minimum 48-inch (4-foot) barriers with no climbable features. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching. Latches at least 54 inches high or on pool side. The house wall can serve as part of the barrier with door alarms. HOAs may require higher barriers or specific fencing materials. Pool covers meeting ASTM standards may supplement but not replace barriers.
Non-compliant barriers: immediate correction order. Fines $100 to $500. Significant liability for drowning incidents.
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