Every residential pool, hot tub, or spa deeper than 24 inches in Wyoming must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates that open outward, under 2015 Michigan Residential Code Appendix AG105 (statewide adoption). Wyoming's local Section 90-312 fence rules apply to the perimeter property fence. Pools serving more than four families also follow MCL 333.12521+ (Michigan Public Swimming Pool Act) and Michigan Building Code Section 3109.
Pool enclosure requirements in Wyoming come from MRC 2015 Appendix AG105 (residential) and MBC 2015 Section 3109 (public and commercial), both adopted by the Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes under MCL 125.1501 et seq. The mandate: a barrier around any outdoor pool, hot tub, or spa over 24 inches deep, at least 48 inches above grade on the outward-facing side; openings small enough to block a 4-inch sphere; horizontal members on the outside spaced at least 45 inches apart if openings exceed 1.75 inches; the bottom of the barrier no more than 2 inches above grade. Pedestrian gates must open outward, be self-closing, and self-latching with the release mechanism at least 54 inches above grade. A dwelling wall used as part of the barrier requires UL 2017 alarms on every pool-area door or an ASTM F1346 power safety cover on the pool. Hot tubs and spas with a locking ASTM F1346 cover are exempt from the barrier requirement. Wyoming's local Section 90-312 (Fences) continues to apply to the perimeter property fence - so a homeowner often has two separate fence systems: the 48-inch pool barrier (which can be the perimeter fence if it meets all AG105 criteria) and the broader Section 90-312 boundary fence. Pools serving more than four families are 'public swimming pools' under MCL 333.12521+ and need a Michigan EGLE construction and operating permit, plus compliance with Michigan Admin Code R 325.2192 (water-quality, lifeguard, signage).
An outdoor pool deeper than 24 inches without a 48-inch barrier, a gate missing self-closing or self-latching hardware, or openings that pass a 4-inch sphere is a code violation. Wyoming Building Inspections can issue stop-use orders, require drainage, and impose civil infraction fines. A public pool without a current EGLE permit triggers state closure orders. Common-law attractive-nuisance liability for an unfenced pool is independent of code enforcement.
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