Plantation, FL Swimming Pools & Spas: Fencing & Safety Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Minimum Barrier Height
- Four feet
- Gates
- Spring lock type, automatically closing
- Gate Locking
- Locked when pool not in use
- Permits
- Needed for pool and barrier
- Existing Pools
- Must meet the same requirements
Summary
Plantation requires a safety barrier around every swimming pool, at least four feet high, before the Building Department grants final pool approval. Gates must be spring-lock type and kept locked when the pool is not in use.
All pools shall have a safety barrier in the form of either a screen enclosure, fence or wall and must enclose the pool entirely. Gates shall be self-closing and have a spring lock so that the gate shall be closed at all times.
Full Breakdown
Section 5-40 sets Plantation's own barrier rules. The barrier can be a screened-in patio, an aluminum or metal picket, PVC, wire or wooden fence, or a concrete block, masonry or rock wall. Minimum height is four feet. It must enclose the area entirely so nobody can get in from adjoining property; where one property line is an open body of water such as a lake or canal, an open fence with a wing wall is allowed instead. Gates must be spring-lock type so they close automatically, and must carry a safe lock kept locked when the pool is not in use. Owners of existing pools must comply too.
Violations & Fines
Final pool inspection and approval are withheld until a barrier is erected. Barriers must be kept free of defects; if the owner does not repair them in reasonable time, the city may repair and lien the property.
Frequently Asked Questions
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