Pool Code Requirements

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Pool Code Approved
Certain styles of Freedom
®
vinyl and aluminum fences are pool code approved at the
national level (noted with the pool code icon in the catalog). Please note that codes not
only vary by state but also by locality. Our pool code products may not meet your local
pool code requirements. Be sure to check the codes in your area before ordering.
Look for the Pool Code icon to identify panels that meet Pool Code speci cations.
National Pool Code Panel Specifi cations:
• Fence panel must be at least 48" tall.
• Distance from the top of the bottom rail to the top of the next highest rail must be at
least 45".
• Spacing between pickets must be less than 4".
• Space from the bottom of the bottom rail to the ground must be less than 4".
National Pool Code Gate Specifi cations:
• Must have self-closing hinges.
• Must have self-closing latches.
• Need to open out (away from pool area)
• Opening mechanism of the latch must be at least 54" above the ground.
• Must not use a cross brace on gates.