Vestavia Hills follows the Alabama building code (IBC/IRC-based) requiring a minimum 48-inch barrier around all outdoor pools. Jefferson County may impose additional requirements. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching at 45+ inches above grade.
Residential swimming pools in Vestavia Hills must have barrier fencing meeting local code requirements. Typical requirements include: 48-inch minimum fence height, self-closing and self-latching gates, no climbable features within 4 ft of fence, gate latch at least 54 inches high or on pool side with release mechanism. Fence must completely enclose the pool area. Alabama Building Code provides baseline requirements. Federal VGB Act anti-entrapment rules also apply. Existing pools must comply when fencing is replaced.
Non-compliant fencing: $250 to $1,000. Immediate correction required. Pool closure order possible until compliant.
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