Baton Rouge Code §§ 12:406–12:406.6 require any swimming pool, spa, or hot tub deeper than 18 inches to be fully enclosed by a rigid fence at least five feet tall with self-latching gates to prevent unsupervised access.
City-Parish Code of Ordinances Sections 12:406 through 12:406.6 govern private pools, spas, and hot tubs. Any water feature exceeding 18 inches in depth must be enclosed by a fence or wall at least five feet high, constructed of rigid material with no gaps larger than four inches. All gate or door openings must be equipped with self-closing and self-latching hardware kept in working order. Pool water must remain clear enough to see a six-inch black disk at up to ten yards. Mosquito and pest harboring is prohibited. Spas and hot tubs are subject to the same enclosure standards under Section 12:406.
First violation: $125 fine, corrective notice. Second violation within two years: $250. Third or subsequent violations within two years: $500 per occurrence.
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