Indian River County pool barriers follow Florida's Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act. Fences must stand at least 4 feet high on the outside with no climbable gaps, and gates must be self-closing and self-latching.
Under Fla. Stat. §515.29, every residential pool in Indian River County needs a barrier at least 48 inches (4 feet) high measured from the outside, with no footholds or gaps a small child could squeeze through. Gates must open outward, be self-closing and self-latching, and place the latch release on the pool side, at least 54 inches above the ground. A home wall may form part of the barrier only when the doors leading to the pool carry exit alarms or self-closing hardware. This barrier is the primary option under the §515.27 safety menu, and it matters across the county's screened lanai homes from Vero Beach to Sebastian.
A non-compliant barrier draws an immediate correction order and fines. Owners face significant liability for drowning incidents, and pool safety compliance must be disclosed when the home is sold.
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