Pools deeper than 24 inches require 48-inch minimum barrier per GA-adopted IRC Appendix G. Self-closing, self-latching gates opening outward from pool, latch 54 inches above ground.
Georgia Residential Code (IRC 2018 with GA amendments) Appendix G governs residential pool barriers. Barrier minimum 48 inches tall, gaps under 4 inches, no footholds on pool side. Gates must be self-closing, self-latching with latch at 54+ inches or on pool side. If dwelling forms part of barrier, doors opening to pool require alarm or power safety cover. Suwanee enforces via building department pool permit review.
Failure to maintain barrier: stop-work order, inspection failure, fines up to $1,000/day. Civil liability for drownings/injuries.
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Suwanee enforces Gwinnett County's animal nuisance ordinance. Continuous barking for 15+ minutes or intermittent barking for 30+ minutes constitutes a nuisan...
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