Wauwatosa requires pool barriers to prevent unsupervised child access. Minimum 48-inch height. Self-closing, self-latching gates. WI Stat. §145.17.
Wauwatosa building code requires pool barriers for all residential pools and spas. Minimum 48-inch (4-foot) barriers with no climbable features required. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching. Latches at least 54 inches high or on pool side. The house wall can serve as part of the barrier with door alarms. WI Stat. §145.17 governs private pool safety. Winter covers must also prevent child access during off-season.
Non-compliant barriers: immediate correction. Fines $100 to $500. Significant liability for drowning incidents.
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