Michigan Building Code requires pool barriers at least 48 inches (4 feet) high. Self-closing, self-latching gates required. Prevents unsupervised child access.
Michigan Building Code and Sterling Heights require pool barriers for all residential swimming pools and spas. Barriers must be at least 48 inches (4 feet) high with no climbable features. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching, with latches on the pool side at least 54 inches high. Gaps under barriers cannot exceed 4 inches. The house wall can serve as part of the barrier if doors have alarms or self-closing mechanisms. Pool covers meeting ASTM F1346 standards may serve as alternative barriers.
Non-compliant barriers: immediate correction required. Fines $100 to $500. Increased liability for drowning incidents without proper barriers.
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