In Henrico, pedestrian gates in a pool barrier must open outward, be self-closing, and have a self-latching device, with the latch placed to keep small children out. These Virginia pool-code safety rules apply to every residential pool in the county.
Henrico enforces the gate and barrier safety provisions of the Virginia Swimming Pool and Spa Code (under USBC, Va. Code § 36-99). Pedestrian access gates must open away from the pool, close on their own, and latch automatically; where the latch release is less than 54 inches above the bottom of the gate, it must be on the pool side and shielded so a child cannot reach over. Barriers cannot have footholds or handholds that aid climbing, and solid walls used as barriers must be free of protrusions. For public and community pools (subdivision, HOA, apartment), the Virginia Department of Health additionally regulates operation, fencing, and lifesaving equipment under 12VAC5-460. Henrico requires the barrier and gate hardware to pass a
Non-self-latching or propped-open gates, climbable barriers, or a public pool operating without VDH compliance can bring notices of violation, failed inspections, and civil penalties under the USBC, and closure orders for regulated public pools until corrected.
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