A residential pool over 24 inches deep must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high measured from the outside grade, under the Oregon Residential Specialty Code adopted countywide. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching.
Oregon Residential Specialty Code Appendix G requires an outdoor pool, spa, or hot tub with water over 24 inches deep to be surrounded by a barrier. The top of the barrier must be at least 48 inches above grade on the side facing away from the pool, with limited spacing so a young child cannot pass through or climb over. Access gates must open away from the pool and be self-closing with a self-latching device. Where the gate latch is less than 54 inches from the bottom, it must be located on the pool side. These state standards apply throughout unincorporated Lane County; some cities add local pool-fence provisions.
A non-compliant or missing barrier is a building code violation subject to correction orders and penalties; the pool cannot pass final inspection until the barrier complies.
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