Reno pool barriers must be at least 5 feet high with self-closing self-latching gates under IRC Appendix G. Doors from the home to the pool area need alarms or approved safety barriers.
Reno enforces pool barrier standards from the International Residential Code Appendix G. Barriers must be at least 5 feet high (stricter than the 4-foot IRC minimum used in some jurisdictions), with no more than 2 inches between ground and barrier bottom. Vertical picket spacing must not allow a 4-inch sphere to pass. Gates must swing away from the pool, be self-closing and self-latching with the latch at least 54 inches above ground. Where a dwelling wall serves as part of the barrier, doors leading to the pool area must have alarms, self-closing devices, or an approved barrier or power safety cover (ASTM F1346).
Non-compliant barriers: failed inspection, denied certificate of occupancy, and liability exposure. Ongoing violations can result in citations.
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