Spokane requires a 48-inch minimum barrier around all residential pools per the WA State Building Code / IRC Appendix G. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching with latches at least 54 inches above grade. Openings cannot allow passage of a 4-inch sphere.
Pool barrier requirements in Spokane follow the Washington State Building Code and IRC Appendix G, adopted by reference in SMC 17F. All outdoor residential pools and spas must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high measured from the exterior side. The barrier cannot have openings, handholds, or footholds that would allow a child to climb over. No opening in the barrier may allow passage of a 4-inch sphere. Gates must open outward away from the pool, be self-closing, and have self-latching mechanisms with the release at least 54 inches above grade (or on the pool side if lower). A house wall can serve as part of the barrier if doors leading to the pool area have alarms or self-closing hardware. Hot tubs with locking safety covers meeting ASTM F1346 are exempt from the barrier requirement.
Non-compliant barrier: immediate building code violation, 250 to 500 dollar fine, and order to correct. Pool cannot be filled until barrier passes inspection.
Spokane, WA
Spokane has no municipal ordinance limiting lawn ornaments, statues, or yard art on private property. HOA architectural guidelines under RCW 64.38 apply in m...
Spokane, WA
Spokane has no municipal ordinance limiting inflatable holiday decorations on private property. HOA architectural rules under RCW 64.38 apply in master-plann...
Spokane, WA
Spokane has no municipal ordinance limiting holiday lights on private residential property. Restrictions come from HOA architectural rules under Washington's...
Spokane, WA
Permanent outdoor kitchens in Spokane require building, plumbing, electrical, and/or gas permits under SMC Chapter 17F.040 (which adopts the International Re...
Spokane, WA
Spokane treats outdoor smokers as open-flame cooking devices under International Fire Code 308.1.4 as adopted in SMC Chapter 17F.080. Multifamily balcony 10-...
Spokane, WA
Spokane adopts the International Fire Code under SMC Chapter 17F.080. IFC 308.1.4 prohibits open-flame cooking on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of ...
See how Spokane's fencing requirements rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.