Residential pools in Pinellas Park must be enclosed by a barrier meeting Florida Building Code R4501.17 and Chapter 515, with minimum height, non-climbable design, and self-closing self-latching gates separating the pool from the house.
Per the Florida Residential Code adopted under Article 9 of the Land Development Code, a pool barrier must be at least 48 inches high measured from the outside, have no openings allowing a 4-inch sphere to pass, and have no climbable surfaces within. Gates must open outward from the pool and be self-closing and self-latching with the latch at least 54 inches above ground. If the home itself forms part of the barrier, doors leading to the pool require alarms or self-closing/self-latching devices. Section 18-1530.10 governs additional fence height and setback rules along property lines.
Missing or non-compliant barriers can result in code enforcement citations, failed final inspections, and prevent the pool from being filled or used until fixed.
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