Every residential pool in Saginaw County needs a barrier at least 48 inches (4 feet) high with self-closing, self-latching gates, under the Michigan Residential Code pool barrier rules.
The Michigan Residential Code requires a barrier around all residential pools, spas, and hot tubs holding water deeper than 24 inches. The barrier must stand at least 48 inches above grade measured on the outside, with no gap wider than 4 inches and no climbable footholds; chain-link mesh cannot exceed 2-1/4 inches. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching, opening away from the pool, with the latch release at least 54 inches high or on the pool side. A house wall can form part of the barrier only if the doors reaching the pool carry alarms or self-closing hardware. Saginaw Charter Township confirms barriers must be 48 inches minimum above adjacent grade or an approved cover.
A non-compliant barrier draws an immediate correction order and fines. Owners carry heavy civil liability for a child drowning where the required barrier was missing or defeated.
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