Residential pool barriers in Martin County must meet the Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (Fla. Stat. ch. 515) and Martin County Code Ch. 21, Pt. 2, Art. 8 (Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs). Barriers must be at least 48 inches high with no gaps greater than 4 inches, and gate latches at least 54 inches above grade.
Article 8 of the Martin County Code (Ch. 21 - Buildings and Building Regulations, Part 2) governs swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs in unincorporated Martin County. All new residential pools constructed after October 1, 2000 must include at least one approved safety feature under Fla. Stat. 515.27: a 48-inch+ barrier on all sides, an approved safety pool cover, exit alarms on all doors and windows providing direct access to the pool, or self-closing/self-latching devices on all doors providing direct access. Barriers cannot have gaps, openings, or footholds that allow a small child to crawl under, squeeze through, or climb over. Gate latches must be at least 54 inches above grade. The Martin County Building Department inspects pool barriers before final certificate of completion.
Failing to provide a compliant safety feature on a residential pool is a 2nd-degree misdemeanor under Fla. Stat. 515.29 (up to $500 fine and/or 60 days in jail), and the seller must complete a state-mandated drowning-prevention training. Code Enforcement may also issue daily fines through the Code Enforcement Board.
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