Every new residential pool in unincorporated Osceola County must have at least one of five state safety features: a barrier, an approved safety cover, exit alarms, self-closing/self-latching doors, or an ASTM-certified pool alarm.
The Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (FS 515.27) applies to residential pools serving one- or two-family dwellings and townhouses with water over 24 inches deep. Before final inspection, the pool must have one of: an isolation enclosure meeting FS 515.29; an approved safety pool cover; exit alarms rated at least 85 dB A at 10 feet on doors/windows accessing the pool; self-closing, self-latching devices with a release placed no lower than 54 inches; or a swimming pool alarm meeting ASTM Standard F2208. Osceola County and the state enforce these features at inspection.
Failure to equip a new pool with a required safety feature is a misdemeanor of the second degree. Charges are waived if the owner cures the violation within 45 days and completes a drowning-prevention education program.
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