Residential pools must be enclosed by a fence, wall, or approved barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates to prevent unsupervised access, consistent with Hawaii Revised Statutes 46-73.
ROH Section 16-6.2 requires every residential swimming pool to be surrounded by a protective enclosure at least four feet high, built so a young child cannot climb or pass through. Gates must swing outward, be self-closing, and have self-latching hardware located out of reach of small children. Power safety covers meeting ASTM F1346 can substitute for portions of the barrier in limited cases. Section 16-7.9 imposes parallel fencing rules on public pools. The ordinance implements Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 46-73, which directs counties to adopt pool-barrier standards, and aligns with ISPSC and the state building code.
Missing, damaged, or non-self-latching barriers are treated as ongoing code violations and can lead to notices of violation, per-day fines, and civil liability if a drowning occurs.
Honolulu County, HI
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Honolulu County, HI
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Honolulu County, HI
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Honolulu County, HI
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Honolulu County, HI
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Honolulu County, HI
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