Pools deeper than 24 inches must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high under Virginia USBC and IRC Appendix G. Gates must be self-closing, self-latching, with latches at least 54 inches above grade. Openings may not exceed 4 inches.
Barrier inspection required before final pool permit sign-off. Chain-link mesh openings limited to 1.75 inches. Dwelling walls serving as a barrier section require door alarms or power safety covers per IRC G305.3. Richmond enforces through USBC without local amendments. Contact Richmond at (804) 646-5700 for enforcement.
Non-compliant barrier: stop-work order and failure of final inspection. Open pool exposed to neighborhood: attractive nuisance civil liability.
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