Stafford requires every private outdoor pool to be enclosed by a barrier meeting minimum height, opening, and gate-latching standards to prevent unsupervised access.
Article XIV of Chapter 14 requires private swimming pools to be enclosed by a fence, wall, or barrier at least 48 inches high. Openings cannot allow passage of a four-inch sphere, and the barrier must not have horizontal members spaced to permit climbing. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching with the latch positioned at least 54 inches above grade. Where a dwelling wall serves as part of the barrier, doors leading to the pool must be alarmed or otherwise secured.
Failure to maintain a compliant barrier is a code violation that can result in citations, daily fines, and an order prohibiting pool use until corrected.
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