Under Florida Statute §515.27 and Winter Haven MPMS Sec. 303.2, every residential pool must satisfy at least one of: a four-foot isolation barrier, an approved safety cover, exit alarms on every direct-access door, or self-closing/self-latching devices on every door with direct pool access.
The Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (FS Ch. 515) requires one of four safety features for any residential pool built or remodeled after October 1, 2000: (1) a four-foot isolation barrier separating the pool from the home; (2) an approved safety pool cover meeting ASTM F1346; (3) exit alarms on every door and window with direct access to the pool; or (4) self-closing, self-latching devices installed at least 54 inches above the floor on every door with direct access. Winter Haven MPMS Sec. 303.2 implements the barrier option locally. Final inspection by Winter Haven Building Division verifies the chosen safety feature; pool can't be filled and used before final.
Knowing violation of FS §515.27 is a second-degree misdemeanor (FS §515.29) - up to 60 days jail, $500 fine. The Building Division can refuse a Certificate of Occupancy until compliance is verified.
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