Height, picket spacing, gates and latches, and the parts most people miss.
Height and spacing
Most codes require a barrier at least 48 inches tall with openings a 4 inch sphere cannot pass through, and no horizontal rails a child can climb on the outside.
Gates
Gates must open away from the pool, close on their own and latch on their own, with the latch high enough that a small child cannot reach it.
The house as a barrier
If a house wall forms part of the enclosure, doors to the pool usually need alarms or self-closing hardware. Your crew will walk the whole perimeter with you.
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Does aluminum meet pool code?
Yes, when installed to the code. It is the most common pool fence we install.
Do above-ground pools need a fence?
Usually yes, unless the pool wall and ladder meet the barrier rules on their own.
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