Vancouver requires all residential swimming pools to be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates. This follows the International Residential Code adopted by Washington state.
Under Vancouver's building code and the Washington State Residential Code, all residential pools must have a safety barrier at least 48 inches (4 feet) high. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching with latches on the pool side at least 54 inches above grade. The barrier must not have openings that allow passage of a 4-inch sphere. Doors providing direct access to the pool from the home must have alarms. A building permit is required for pool installation.
Non-compliant pool barriers result in building code violations and required corrective work.
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