Florida's Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act sets St. Lucie County's pool-fence rule: a barrier must be at least 4 feet high on the outside, with no gaps a child could crawl under, squeeze through, or climb over.
St. Lucie County and its cities enforce the statewide barrier standard in Florida Statute 515.29. A pool barrier must be at least 4 feet high, encircle the pool, and be placed sufficiently away from the water's edge. It may not contain openings that let a young child crawl under, squeeze through, or climb over it, and no permanent structure or equipment may be positioned to help a child climb the barrier. Gates must open outward, be self-closing, and self-latching. These requirements apply when the pool is completed and are checked at the building inspection.
Failure to equip a new pool with a compliant barrier or safety feature is a second-degree misdemeanor under FS 515.27; the charge is waived if corrected within 45 days and a drowning-prevention course is completed.
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