St. Louis requires a 48-inch barrier around all pools 24 inches or deeper. Gates must be self-closing, self-latching, and open outward. Latch release must be at least 54 inches above grade per IRC Appendix G.
The St. Louis adopted IRC Appendix G barrier standards apply: minimum 48 inches high measured from the pool side, maximum 4 inches between bottom of barrier and ground (2 inches on hard surfaces), no foot-or-hand holds larger than 0.5 inch, horizontal members at least 45 inches apart (or placed on pool side if closer), and chain-link mesh openings no larger than 1.75 inches. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching, open outward away from the pool, and have release mechanisms at least 54 inches above grade or on the pool side of the gate. A house wall may serve as one barrier side if all doors leading to the pool are alarmed or the pool has a power safety cover.
Non-compliant barrier: Building Division notice of violation plus fines. Pool must be drained or rendered unusable until barrier is compliant.
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