Pool barriers for one- and two-family dwellings are governed by the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code (Wis. Admin. Code SPS 320-325), which adopts IRC Appendix AG105 standards. A 48-inch enclosure with self-closing, self-latching gates is the typical requirement. Winnebago County zoning adds local setback rules for pools as accessory structures in unincorporated areas.
Wisconsin's Uniform Dwelling Code (SPS 320-325), administered by the Department of Safety and Professional Services, sets pool barrier standards for residential pools and spas at one- and two-family dwellings, incorporating IRC Appendix AG105. Barriers must be at least 48 inches high measured from the side facing away from the pool, with no openings allowing passage of a 4-inch sphere; gates must be self-closing and self-latching, opening outward. Above-ground pools with non-climbable sides 48 inches high may use the pool wall as a barrier when the ladder is removable or lockable. Public pools fall under SPS 390. In Oshkosh, Neenah, Menasha and other incorporated jurisdictions, additional municipal rules govern pool placement and permits. Winnebago County does not have a separate pool fencing chapter.
UDC violations are enforced by certified building inspectors under Wis. Stat. §101.65; correction orders may be issued and continued non-compliance can result in forfeitures.
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