FL Pool Safety Act requires approved safety feature; FL Building Code Chapter 45 governs pool construction. Duval requires anti-entrapment drain covers (VGB Act) and GFCI protection on all pool electrical.
All new and replacement pools in Duval County must comply with Florida Building Code Chapter 45. Required safety elements: Virginia Graeme Baker compliant anti-entrapment drain covers on all suction outlets; ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) protection on all pool pump motors, lights, and receptacles within 20 feet of the pool; bonding of all metal within 5 feet of waterline; and a barrier meeting §515.27. Pre-2000 pools are grandfathered unless property is sold — then new owner has 90 days to comply.
Building Code Compliance issues stop-work orders and civil penalties for non-compliant construction. FL §515.29: 2nd-degree misdemeanor for barrier noncompliance.
Duval County, FL
Persistent dog barking is an animal-nuisance violation under Jacksonville Ordinance Code Chapter 462 (Animals). Barking continuously for more than 10-15 minu...
Duval County, FL
Jacksonville enforces decibel limits under Chapter 368: residential zones are limited to 70 dBA daytime and 60 dBA nighttime, measured at the receiving prope...
Duval County, FL
Construction noise is generally restricted to 7 AM - 7 PM Monday through Saturday countywide under Jacksonville Ordinance Code Chapter 368. Sunday and holida...
Duval County, FL
Commercial vehicles over 1 ton or with lettering may not be parked overnight in Duval residential zones per §656.404(d) Jax-Duval Code. Tractor-trailers, bus...
Duval County, FL
Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences are restricted in Duval residential zones under §656.407(g). Hurricane zones require fence materials and fast...
Duval County, FL
Fences over 6 ft tall, fences in the sight triangle, pool barriers, and retaining walls over 4 ft in Duval County require a building permit from Jacksonville...
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