(A) A swimming pool shall be completely enclosed by a fence erected along the periphery of the swimming pool and any immediately adjacent walk, deck or terrace area appurtenant to the swimming pool. The fence shall be at least 48 inches in height and shall be designed and constructed to render the swimming pool inaccessible to children under six years of age. All fence openings shall be equipped with gates and all gates shall be equipped with self-closing devices and shall have latches.
(B) (1) A swimming pool shall be exempt from the foregoing fence requirement if:
(a) It is above ground level in whole or in part, and has a walkway or deck area greater than 30 inches in height with integral guards or rails, the top of which is greater than 48 inches above ground level, and a means of egress which can be removed and locked while the swimming pool is not in use; or
(b) It is above ground level in whole or in part, and the top of the pool is at least 48 inches above ground level in all places.
(2) Persons with such exempt pools ensure that ladders and other means of ingress or egress are kept removed or locked when the swimming pools are not in use.
(Prior Code, § 114.005) (Ord. 98-036, passed 8-17-1998)