FL 515.27 requires 48-inch barrier around all residential pools. Self-closing, self-latching gates opening outward. Latches 54 inches high. Hillsborough County enforces via building permit and code enforcement.
Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (FL 515) mandates barrier at least 48 inches high on outside, max 4-inch gap at bottom, no footholds. Gates must be self-closing, self-latching, open away from pool, latch release on pool side at least 54 inches above ground. Alternative: pool safety cover, exit alarms on all doors leading to pool, self-closing/latching doors, or approved pool alarm. At least ONE additional safety feature beyond barrier required.
Non-compliant barrier: 500 fine plus mandatory remediation. FL 515 violation is second-degree misdemeanor.
Hillsborough County, FL
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Hillsborough County, FL
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Hillsborough County, FL
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Hillsborough County, FL
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Hillsborough County, FL
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Hillsborough County, FL
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