Richmond enforces pool barrier rules through its adoption of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, requiring enclosures around residential pools deeper than 24 inches.
Chapter 103 of the Richmond Code adopts ISPSC standards mandating barriers at least 48 inches in height surrounding any in-ground or above-ground pool capable of holding water 24 inches deep or more. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching, opening outward from the pool. Openings in the barrier may not allow passage of a 4-inch sphere, and chain-link mesh must meet specific maximum opening dimensions.
Missing or non-compliant barriers result in code enforcement citations, mandatory corrections, and potential fines per day until brought into compliance.
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