Pool barriers in Palm Beach County must comply with FL §515.27 Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act. Required: 4-foot minimum barrier height, no openings allowing a 4-inch sphere to pass, self-closing and self-latching gates with latch at least 54 inches above ground, and removal of climbable surfaces within 20 inches of the barrier exterior.
FL §515.29 requires every residential pool to have at least one of: an isolation barrier (fence) meeting FL §515.27 specs, an approved safety pool cover, exit alarms on doors and windows providing direct access to the pool, or self-closing self-latching devices on doors with release mechanism at least 54 inches above floor. PBC enforces at final pool inspection and during code enforcement complaints. Existing pools must be brought to compliance when a permit is pulled for renovation. Screen enclosures may serve as a barrier if they meet FL §515.27 requirements.
Non-compliant barrier: second-degree misdemeanor under FL §515.29 — up to 60 days jail and $500 fine. Code Enforcement: $250 first offense, escalating to special magistrate.
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