Residential pool fencing follows the Residential Code of Ohio, enforced by your city or township building department, not the county. The barrier must be at least 48 inches tall, gaps under it no more than 2 inches, and openings must not pass a 4-inch sphere. Gates self-close and self-latch.
Ohio has no separate county pool-fence ordinance; the standard comes from Appendix AG of the Residential Code of Ohio (OAC 4101:8), based on the International Residential Code, and is enforced locally. Under Section AG105, outdoor swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas must be surrounded by a barrier at least 48 inches high measured from the outside. Vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier is limited to 2 inches, and openings cannot allow passage of a 4-inch-diameter sphere. Gates providing pool access must be self-closing and self-latching. Check your specific city, village, or township building department for adoption details and any stricter local rule.
Local building departments can deny a certificate of occupancy, issue stop-work orders, and cite code violations until the barrier complies. Municipal penalties vary by jurisdiction.
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