With all the activity that happens and in and around pools, as well as the way the body of water attracts children like magnets, it comes as no surprise that pools can create quite the liability. As a result the state of Florida passed the ‘Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act’ to help keep everyone safe. Most home buyers new to Florida, and even some owners, are unaware of the laws until it is disclosed n an inspection report and delays the sale of the home. View the ‘Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act’.
The current Florida law states that a pool barrier must be 4 feet high, and a child should not be able to climb over, squeeze through or crawl under the barrier. Additionally a fence or wall (screen enclosure walls meet this requirement) may be used and as long as individuals have adequate space between the pool edge and and the fence/wall. Any doors or gates on the fence or wall must be 54 inches high.
It is also important to note that if a fence is not used going around the pool 100% then an “exit alarm” is required on all doors from the residence that permit access to the pool area.
