and City-Specific Pool Fence Codes Across the Valley
Understand Arizona’s Pool Barrier Requirements
Navigating pool barrier requirements in Arizona can feel overwhelming. Each city — from Phoenix to Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, and beyond — has its own codes for fences, gates, setbacks, easements, and even electrical or heater placement. At Unique Companies, we created this guide to make things simple. Whether you’re a homeowner planning your backyard pool or a contractor preparing for inspection, you’ll find the Arizona pool barrier requirements broken down clearly, city by city. This resource will save you time, reduce mistakes, and help keep your project safe and compliant.
Pool safety regulations are not the same everywhere. Communities such as Anthem, Rio Verde, Sun City, Gold Canyon, Coolidge, and Sun Lakes do not have their own individual pool codes — instead, they follow either Maricopa County pool fence code or Pinal County swimming pool barrier regulations. Because of this, it’s critical to identify which jurisdiction your property falls under before beginning any construction or scheduling inspections.
The Maricopa County swimming pool code and the Pinal County pool barrier code often set the baseline requirements, but cities like Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Queen Creek, and Chandler add their own specific rules for pool setback distances, gate hardware, door alarms, and allowable fencing materials. For example, what qualifies as an acceptable self-latching pool gate in Mesa may be slightly different than the Scottsdale pool fence code.
Because these codes can and do change, this guide should be used as a reference tool only. Always double-check with your city’s building department for the most current regulations. By knowing whether your project follows City of Phoenix pool barrier requirements, Mesa Arizona pool barrier code, or Avondale AZ pool fence requirements, you’ll avoid delays and costly rework — and most importantly, you’ll ensure your pool is safe for your family and meets inspection standards.
City and County Pool Barrier Rules
Please check the address for your project. Anthem can be annexed to Phoenix or Maricopa County. Please follow guidelines for the appropreate city.
Gates
Barriers
Set Backs
Easment
Step over rule
Wall Height Minimum
Electrical
Heaters
Gate must be self closing/self latching & open outward away from the pool & latch must be 54″ high. OR you can just padlock the gate.
Self closing/self latching door w/ latch at least 54″ from floor. Window latches need to be at 44″ above the floor. AND equiped with window keyed-lock. All other operable dwelling unit or guest room window facing within a swimming pool enclosure shall be equipped with a screwed in place wire mesh screen.
3′ from the property lines.
No portion of the pool structure shall be located within a 45 degree angle of the bottom of the footing of any structure.
No climable surface on the barrier wall that allows someone to use it as a step over.
5′ min. Combo of block & wrought iron allowed. Horizontal members of fence shall be spaced no less than 45″ apart. No gaps or openings larger then 4″. Wire mesh or chain link max size 1 3/4″ & at least 20″ from waters edge.
Any electrical source within 10′ of waters edge needs to be GFCI protected.
Heater must be a min. of 4′ from property line or enclosure.
Gates
Gate must be self-closing, self-latching & open outward away from the pool and latch must be 54″ high. Double gates must be padlocked or have an approved self-latching system.
Self closing/self latching door w/ latch at least 54″ from floor. Window latches need to be at 44″ above the floor. AND equiped with window keyed-lock. All other operable dwelling unit or guest room window facing within a swimming pool enclosure shall be equipped with a screwed in place wire mesh screen.
Setbacks
3′ from the property lines.
Easement
No portion of the pool structure shall be located within a 45 degree angle of the bottom of the footing of any structure.
Step over rule
No climable surface on the barrier wall that allows someone to use it as a step over.
Wall Height Minimum
5′ min. Combo of block & wrought iron allowed. Horizontal members of fence shall be spaced no less than 45″ apart. No gaps or openings larger then 4″. Wire mesh or chain link max size 1 3/4″ & at least 20″ from waters edge.
Electrical
Any electrical source within 10′ of waters edge needs to be GFCI protected.
Heaters
Heater must be a min. of 4′ from property line or enclosure.
Gates
Barriers
Set Backs
Easment
Step over rule
Wall Height Minimum
Electrical
Heaters
Gate must be self closing and self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. Double gates must be padlocked.
Automatic pool cover with key switch. OR Homeowner may sign a pool affidavit if no children under the age of 6 live in the home. OR Wrought Iron fence OR Self closing/ self latching closure. Window latches 54″ above floor.
Property wall 3′ to waters edge. If the back property line backs a street set back is 5′
Decking is allowed in easments. Equipment is allowed in easments.
No climable element may be located w/in 3′ of property wall.
5′ min. No gaps or openings larger then 4″. Wire mesh or chain link max size 1 3/4″ & at least 20″ from waters edge.
Distance to any window – 5′.
Gate must be self closing and self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. Double gates must be padlocked.
Automatic pool cover with key switch. OR Homeowner may sign a pool affidavit if no children under the age of 6 live in the home. OR Wrought Iron fence OR Self closing/ self latching closure. Window latches 54″ above floor..
Property wall 3′ to waters edge. If the back property line backs a street set back is 5′
Decking is allowed in easments. Equipment is allowed in easments.
No climable element may be located w/in 3′ of property wall.
5′ min. No gaps or openings larger then 4″. Wire mesh or chain link max size 1 3/4″ & at least 20″ from waters edge.
Electrical
Grounding required of any metal within 5′ of waterline.
Heaters
Distance to any window – 5′.
Gates
Barriers
Set Backs
Easment
Step over rule
Wall Height Minimum
Electrical
Heaters
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. RV gates must be padlocked AND have spring on latch side.
Self closing/ self latching closure doors. Window latches above 54″. Windows must have wire mesh screens OR keyed locks.
5′ from property wall to waters edge.
No equipment w/in 5′ of property wall.
No climbable element may be located w/in 3′ of property wall.
5′ min. No gaps or openings larger then 4″. Wire mesh or chain link max size 1 3/4″ & at least 20″ from waters edge.
Pool equipment must be 10′ from waters edge.
Pool equipment must be 10′ from waters edge.
Gates
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. RV gates must be padlocked AND have spring on latch side.
Barriers
Self closing/ self latching closure doors. Window latches above 54″. Windows must have wire mesh screens OR keyed locks.
Setbacks
5′ from property wall to waters edge.
Easement
No equipment w/in 5′ of property wall.
Step over rule
No climbable element may be located w/in 3′ of property wall.
Wall Height Minimum
5′ min. No gaps or openings larger then 4″. Wire mesh or chain link max size 1 3/4″ & at least 20″ from waters edge.
Electrical
Pool equipment must be 10′ from waters edge.
Heaters
Pool equipment must be 10′ from waters edge.
Gates
Barriers
Set Backs
Easment
Step over rule
Wall Height Minimum
Electrical
Heaters
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. RV gates must be padlocked AND have spring on latch side.
Only barrier required is gate spring.
Based on zoning that will determine the set back for that plot.
Pool equipment can NOT be in easment.
No climable element may be located w/in 3′ of property wall.
5′ min. No gaps or openings larger then 4″. Wire mesh or chain link are NOT permitted.
Pool equipment MUST be fully screened by a solid wall at least 4.5′ high. Pool equipment must be 10′ from waters edge.
Pool equipment must be 10′ from waters edge.
Gates
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. RV gates must be padlocked AND have spring on latch side.
Barriers
Only barrier required is gate spring.
Setbacks
Based on zoning that will determine the set back for that plot.
Easement
Pool equipment can NOT be in easment.
Step over rule
No climable element may be located w/in 3′ of property wall.
Wall Height Minimum
5′ min. No gaps or openings larger then 4″. Wire mesh or chain link are NOT permitted.
Electrical
Pool equipment MUST be fully screened by a solid wall at least 4.5′ high. Pool equipment must be 10′ from waters edge.
Heaters
Pool equipment must be 10′ from waters edge.
Gates
Barriers
Set Backs
Easment
Step over rule
Wall Height Minimum
Electrical
Heaters
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. RV gates must have spring on latch side.
Door Alarms OR latch above 54″ from floor OR Self-closing/Self-latching doors. No barrier requirments for windows.
The pool and all sturctures housing appurtenances shall not be less than 5′ from the property line. No windows may be located closer then 5′ of pool/spa decking and must be tempered glass.
Pool equipment can NOT be in easment.
No climable element may be within 5′ of property lines.
5′ min. Combo of block & wrought iron allowed. Horizontal members of fence shall be spaced no less than 45″ apart. No gaps or openings larger then 4″. Wire mesh or chain link max size 1 3/4″ & at least 20″ from waters edge.
10′ from waters edge.
10′ from waters edge.
Gates
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. RV gates must have spring on latch side.
Barriers
Door Alarms OR latch above 54″ from floor OR Self-closing/Self-latching doors. No barrier requirments for windows.
Setbacks
The pool and all sturctures housing appurtenances shall not be less than 5′ from the property line. No windows may be located closer then 5′ of pool/spa decking and must be tempered glass.
Easement
Pool equipment can NOT be in easment.
Step over rule
No climbable element may be within 5′ of property lines.
Wall Height Minimum
5′ min. Combo of block & wrought iron allowed. Horizontal members of fence shall be spaced no less than 45″ apart. No gaps or openings larger then 4″. Wire mesh or chain link max size 1 3/4″ & at least 20″ from waters edge.
Electrical
10′ from waters edge.
Heaters
10′ from waters edge.
Gates
Barriers
Set Backs
Easment
Step over rule
Wall Height Minimum
Electrical
Heaters
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. RV gates must be padlocked AND have spring on latch side.
Self closing/ self latching closure doors. OR Door Alarms. Window latches above 54″. Windows must have wire mesh screens OR keyed locks. OR key operated motorized pool covers.
Property wall must be 20″ min. from waters edge.
No equipment allowed in PUE easment.
No climable surface w/in 3′ of property wall.
5′ min. No gaps larger then 4″. Wire mesh or chain link max size 1 3/4″ holes & at least 20″ from waters edge.
Pool equipment must be 10′ from waters edge.
Pool equipment must be 10′ from waters edge.
Gates
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. RV gates must be padlocked AND have spring on latch side.
Barriers
Self closing/ self latching closure doors. OR Door Alarms. Window latches above 54″. Windows must have wire mesh screens OR keyed locks. OR key operated motorized pool covers.
Setbacks
Property wall must be 20″ min. from waters edge.
Easement
No equipment allowed in PUE easment.
Step over rule
No climable surface w/in 3′ of property wall.
Wall Height Minimum
5′ min. No gaps larger then 4″. Wire mesh or chain link max size 1 3/4″ holes & at least 20″ from waters edge.
Electrical
Pool equipment must be 10′ from waters edge.
Heaters
Pool equipment must be 10′ from waters edge.
Annexed to Pinal County please follow the correct codes for Pinal County.
Gates
Barriers
Set Backs
Easment
Step over rule
Wall Height Minimum
Electrical
Heaters
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. RV gates must be padlocked AND have spring on latch side.
Self closing/ self latching closure doors OR Door Alarms OR key-operated motorized safety cover. Windows latches above 54″. Windows must have wire mesh screens OR keyed locks. NO pet doors larger then 4″ opening allowed.
Property wall must be 5′ from waters edge.
No equipment in easments.
No climable element may be located w/in 3′ of property wall.
5′ min. masonry wall or combination of masonry & wrought iron allowed finishing at 5′ min. No gaps larger then 4″. Wire mesh or chain link max size 2 1/4″ holes
Pool equipment must be 5′ from waters edge.
Pool equipment must be 5′ from waters edge.
Gates
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. RV gates must be padlocked AND have spring on latch side.
Barriers
Self closing/ self latching closure doors OR Door Alarms OR key-operated motorized safety cover. Windows latches above 54″. Windows must have wire mesh screens OR keyed locks. NO pet doors larger then 4″ opening allowed.
Setbacks
Property wall must be 5′ from waters edge.
Easement
No equipment in easments.
Step over rule
No climbable element may be located w/in 3′ of property wall.
Wall Height Minimum
5′ min. masonry wall or combination of masonry & wrought iron allowed finishing at 5′ min. No gaps larger then 4″. Wire mesh or chain link max size 2 1/4″ holes.
Electrical
Pool equipment must be 5′ from waters edge.
Heaters
Pool equipment must be 5′ from waters edge.
Gates
Barriers
Set Backs
Easment
Step over rule
Wall Height Minimum
Electrical
Heaters
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. RV gates must be self closing self latching AND padlocked.
Self closing/ self latching closure doors OR Door Alarms OR key-operated motorized safety cover. Windows latches above 54″. Windows must have wire mesh screens OR keyed locks.
3′ from property wall to waters edge.
You may put equipment in the easment as long as the plan review approves it.
No climable element may be located w/in 3′ of property wall.
5′ min. No gaps larger then 4″.
5′ from waters edge.
5′ from waters edge.
Gates
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. RV gates must be self closing self latching AND padlocked.
Barriers
Self closing/ self latching closure doors OR Door Alarms OR key-operated motorized safety cover. Windows latches above 54″. Windows must have wire mesh screens OR keyed locks.
Setbacks
3′ from property wall to waters edge.
Easement
You may put equipment in the easment as long as the plan review approves it.
Step over rule
No climable element may be located w/in 3′ of property wall.
Wall Height Minimum
5′ min. No gaps larger then 4″.
Electrical
5′ from waters edge.
Heaters
5′ from waters edge.
Gates
Barriers
Set Backs
Easment
Step over rule
Wall Height Minimum
Electrical
Heaters
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. RV gates must be self closing self latching AND padlocked.
Only barrier required is gate spring.
Property wall 3′ to waters edge. Nothing can be in the 3′ set back. If the back property line backs a street set back is 5′
Equipment can not block 5′ easment.
No climbable element may be located w/in 3′ of property wall.
5′ min. No gaps or opening larger then 4″. Chain Link or Wrough Iron allowed.
10′ from waters edge.
10′ from waters edge.
Gates
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. RV gates must be self closing self latching AND padlocked.
Barriers
Only barrier required is gate spring.
Setbacks
Property wall 3′ to waters edge. Nothing can be in the 3′ set back. If the back property line backs a street set back is 5′
Easement
Equipment can not block 5′ easment.
Step over rule
No climbable element may be located w/in 3′ of property wall.
Wall Height Minimum
5′ min. No gaps or opening larger then 4″. Chain Link or Wrough Iron allowed.
Electrical
10′ from waters edge.
Heaters
10′ from waters edge.
Gates
Barriers
Set Backs
Easment
Step over rule
Wall Height Minimum
Electrical
Heaters
Gate must be self closing/ self latching. RV gates must be padlocked.
Motorized pool cover OR Doors self closing/ self latching OR Door Alarms. Windows must have latch 54″ above floor. Window can have screw in place wire mesh screens OR keyed lock 44″ above floor. Pet doors are NOT allowed.
3′ from property wall to waters edge.
No equipment can be in the easement.
Must be set back 2′ for anything that would be considered vertical wall/shelf on the exterior of the barrier wall.
5′ min. No gaps or opening larger then 4″.
No regulations
No regulations
Gates
Gate must be self closing/ self latching. RV gates must be padlocked.
Barriers
Motorized pool cover OR Doors self closing/ self latching OR Door Alarms. Windows must have latch 54″ above floor. Window can have screw in place wire mesh screens OR keyed lock 44″ above floor. Pet doors are NOT allowed.
Setbacks
3′ from property wall to waters edge.
Easement
No equipment can be in the easement.
Step over rule
Must be set back 2′ for anything that would be considered vertical wall/shelf on the exterior of the barrier wall.
Wall Height Minimum
5′ min. No gaps or opening larger then 4″.
Electrical
No regulations
Heaters
No regulations
Annexed to Pinal County please follow the correct codes for Pinal County.
Gates
Barriers
Set Backs
Easment
Step over rule
Wall Height Minimum
Electrical
Heaters
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. RV gates must be padlocked.
Motorized pool cover OR Doors self closing/ self latching OR Door Alarms. Windows must have latch 54″ above floor. Window can have screw in place wire mesh screens OR keyed lock 44″ above floor. Pet doors are NOT allowed.
5′ from waters edge
No build easement
No climbable element may be located w/in 3′ of property wall.
5′ min. No gaps or opening larger then 4″. Chain link fences are NOT allowed. A combination of wrought iron & masonry may be used as long at the top of the bottom rail and the top of the rail is at least 45″.
No regulations
No regulations
Gates
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. RV gates must be padlocked.
Barriers
Motorized pool cover OR Doors self closing/ self latching OR Door Alarms. Windows must have latch 54″ above floor. Window can have screw in place wire mesh screens OR keyed lock 44″ above floor. Pet doors are NOT allowed.
Setbacks
5′ from waters edge
Easement
No build easement
Step over rule
No climbable element may be located w/in 3′ of property wall.
Wall Height Minimum
5′ min. No gaps or opening larger then 4″. Chain link fences are NOT allowed. A combination of wrought iron & masonry may be used as long at the top of the bottom rail and the top of the rail is at least 45″.
Electrical
No regulations
Heaters
No regulations
City is only 3.3 sq. miles map is in “Barrier Book”) outlying areas are annexed to Maricopa County
Gates
Barriers
Set Backs
Easment
Step over rule
Wall Height Minimum
Electrical
Heaters
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open away from the pool. Latch must be at least 54″ above the bottom of the gate and on the pool side of the gate.
Doors self closing/ self latching OR Door Alarms. Windows must have latch 54″ above floor. Window can have screw in place wire mest screens OR keyed lock 54″ above floor.
3′ from waters edge.
Nothing can obstruct the 5′ easement.
Barrier walls must be located at least 54″ from any object that could be used to climb the barrier wall.
5′ min. No gaps or opening larger then 4″. Chain Link must be 11 gauge or greater with opening no greater then 1 3/4″. Wrough Iron allowed.
5′ away from property barrier walls.
5′ away from property barrier walls.
Gates
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open away from the pool. Latch must be at least 54″ above the bottom of the gate and on the pool side of the gate.
Barriers
Doors self closing/ self latching OR Door Alarms. Windows must have latch 54″ above floor. Window can have screw in place wire mest screens OR keyed lock 54″ above floor.
Setbacks
3′ from waters edge.
Easement
Nothing can obstruct the 5′ easement.
Step over rule
Barrier walls must be located at least 54″ from any object that could be used to climb the barrier wall.
Wall Height Minimum
5′ min. No gaps or opening larger then 4″. Chain Link must be 11 gauge or greater with opening no greater then 1 3/4″. Wrough Iron allowed.
Electrical
5′ away from property barrier walls.
Heaters
5′ away from property barrier walls.
Gates
Barriers
Set Backs
Easment
Step over rule
Wall Height Minimum
Electrical
Heaters
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. RV gates must be keyed self closing/self latching OR padlocked.
Motorized pool cover OR Doors self closing/ self latching OR Door Alarms. Windows must have latch 54″ above floor. Window can have screw in place wire mesh screens OR keyed lock 54″ above floor.
3′ from property line 5′ from waters edge to home 30″ from patio to waters edge.
No equipment allowed in PUE easement.
No climbable element may be located w/in 3′ of property wall.
5′ min. No gaps or opening larger then 4″. Chain Link or Wrough Iron is allowed.
3′ from waters edge.
3′ from waters edge.
Gates
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. RV gates must be keyed self closing/self latching OR padlocked.
Barriers
Motorized pool cover OR Doors self closing/ self latching OR Door Alarms. Windows must have latch 54″ above floor. Window can have screw in place wire mesh screens OR keyed lock 54″ above floor.
Setbacks
3′ from property line 5′ from waters edge to home 30″ from patio to waters edge.
Easement
No equipment allowed in PUE easement.
Step over rule
No climbable element may be located w/in 3′ of property wall.
Wall Height Minimum
5′ min. No gaps or opening larger then 4″. Chain Link or Wrough Iron is allowed.
Electrical
3′ from waters edge.
Heaters
3′ from waters edge.
Gates
Barriers
Set Backs
Easment
Step over rule
Wall Height Minimum
Electrical
Heaters
Gate must be self closing and self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. RV gates must be padlocked.
Door Alarms OR Self closing/self latching closures with latch 54″ above floor. Window MUST all have mesh screens screwed in place.
4′ from waters edge AND any structure.
No equipment in easements.
No climbable element may be located w/in 3′ of property wall.
5′ min.
5′ from waters edge.
5′ from waters edge.
Gates
Gate must be self closing and self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. RV gates must be padlocked.
Barriers
Door Alarms OR Self closing/self latching closures with latch 54″ above floor. Window MUST all have mesh screens screwed in place.
Setbacks
4′ from waters edge AND any structure.
Easement
No equipment in easements.
Step over rule
No climbable element may be located w/in 3′ of property wall.
Wall Height Minimum
5′ min.
Electrical
5′ from waters edge.
Heaters
5′ from waters edge.
Annexed to Maricopa County.
Gates
Barriers
Set Backs
Easment
Step over rule
Wall Height Minimum
Electrical
Heaters
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. RV gates need to be padlocked.
Doors self closing/ self latching OR Door Alarms. Windows must have latch 54″ above floor. Window can have screw in place wire mesh screens OR keyed lock 54″ above floor. NO pet doors allowed.
20′ from rear & side depends on zoning for lot.
No equipment in easements. Decking IS allowed.
No climbable element may be located w/in 3′ of property wall.
5′ min. No gaps or opening larger then 4″. Minimum of 45″ between horizontal bars, toeholds, or handholds to prevent climbing. Chain link to provide a max opening size of 1 3/4″ measured horizontally. Fencing shall not be less than 11 gauge.
5′ from waters edge.
5′ from waters edge.
Gates
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. RV gates need to be padlocked.
Barriers
Doors self closing/ self latching OR Door Alarms. Windows must have latch 54″ above floor. Window can have screw in place wire mesh screens OR keyed lock 54″ above floor. NO pet doors allowed.
Setbacks
20′ from rear & side depends on zoning for lot.
Easement
No equipment in easements. Decking IS allowed.
Step over rule
No climbable element may be located w/in 3′ of property wall.
Wall Height Minimum
5′ min. No gaps or opening larger then 4″. Minimum of 45″ between horizontal bars, toeholds, or handholds to prevent climbing. Chain link to provide a max opening size of 1 3/4″ measured horizontally. Fencing shall not be less than 11 gauge.
Electrical
5′ from waters edge.
Heaters
5′ from waters edge.
Gates
Barriers
Set Backs
Easment
Step over rule
Wall Height Minimum
Electrical
Heaters
Gates must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high.
Only if children under the age of 7 live in the home…Doors self closing/ self latching OR Door Alarms. Windows must have latch 54″ above floor. If the latch is NOT 54″ or more then a wrought iron fence is required. Windows less than 60″ from water’s edge and less than 60″ vertical from grade is to comply with Code R308. Safety glazing is required in these locations.
Per approved plot plan.
No equipment, piping, or conduit in the PUE easements.
4′ away from any wall barrier from the exterior.
5′ min. No gaps or opening larger then 4″. Minimum of 45″ between horizontal bars, toeholds, or handholds to prevent climbing or provide a maximum 1 3/4″ of space between vertical bars. Chain link to provide a max opening size of 1 3/4″ measured horizontally & 11 gague min.
10′ min from waters line. If within 10′ need to install a permanent fence or barrier.
Gates
Gates must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high.
Barriers
Only if children under the age of 7 live in the home…Doors self closing/ self latching OR Door Alarms. Windows must have latch 54″ above floor. If the latch is NOT 54″ or more then a wrought iron fence is required. Windows less than 60″ from water’s edge and less than 60″ vertical from grade is to comply with Code R308. Safety glazing is required in these locations.
Setbacks
Per approved plot plan.
Easement
No equipment, piping, or conduit in the PUE easements.
Step over rule
4′ away from any wall barrier from the exterior.
Wall Height Minimum
5′ min. No gaps or opening larger then 4″. Minimum of 45″ between horizontal bars, toeholds, or handholds to prevent climbing or provide a maximum 1 3/4″ of space between vertical bars. Chain link to provide a max opening size of 1 3/4″ measured horizontally & 11 gague min.
Electrical
10′ min from waters line. If within 10′ need to install a permanent fence or barrier.
Heaters
Gates
Barriers
Set Backs
Easment
Step over rule
Wall Height Minimum
Electrical
Heaters
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. Double gates must be self closing self latching OR padlocked.
All doors must be self-closing/self-latching. Latch or lock located min. 54″ above the floor or double-keyed dead bolt at any height allowed. Window latches must be 54″ min. above floor. UNLESS the window has a screwed-in-place wire mesh screen. All windows within 5′ of water’s edge must be tempered glass. No animal doors allowed if it leads to the pool area.
3′ from property wall to waters edge.
No equipment in easements.
5′ from any exterior property wall.
5′ min. No gaps or opening larger then 4″. Minimum of 45″ between horizontal bars, toeholds, or handholds to prevent climbing or provide a maximum 1 3/4″ of space between vertical bars. Wire mesh or chain link to provide a max opening size of 1 3/4″ measured horizontally.
5′ from waters edge.
5′ from waters edge.
Gates
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. Double gates must be self closing self latching OR padlocked.
Barriers
All doors must be self-closing/self-latching. Latch or lock located min. 54″ above the floor or double-keyed dead bolt at any height allowed. Window latches must be 54″ min. above floor. UNLESS the window has a screwed-in-place wire mesh screen. All windows within 5′ of water’s edge must be tempered glass. No animal doors allowed if it leads to the pool area.
Setbacks
3′ from property wall to waters edge.
Easement
No equipment in easements.
Step over rule
5′ from any exterior property wall.
Wall Height Minimum
5′ min. No gaps or opening larger then 4″. Minimum of 45″ between horizontal bars, toeholds, or handholds to prevent climbing or provide a maximum 1 3/4″ of space between vertical bars. Wire mesh or chain link to provide a max opening size of 1 3/4″ measured horizontally.
Electrical
5′ from waters edge.
Heaters
5′ from waters edge.
Gates
Barriers
Set Backs
Easment
Step over rule
Wall Height Minimum
Electrical
Heaters
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high.
Door alarms OR latch above 54″ from floor with Self-closing/Self-latching doors. No Pet Doors till after final inspection. Windows leading to pool must be equipped with alarms. AND tempered glass.
4′ from rear AND side property walls. 3′ from existing dwelling.
No equipment in easements.
No obstructions allowed that will compromise the 5′ barrier wall min.
5′ min. No gaps or opening larger then 4″. Minimum of 45″ between horizontal bars, toeholds, or handholds to prevent climbing. Chain link to provide a max opening size of 1 3/4″ and not less than 11 gage wire.
5′ from waters edge.
5′ from waters edge.
Gates
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high.
Barriers
Door alarms OR latch above 54″ from floor with Self-closing/Self-latching doors. No Pet Doors till after final inspection. Windows leading to pool must be equipped with alarms. AND tempered glass.
Setbacks
4′ from rear AND side property walls. 3′ from existing dwelling.
Easement
No equipment in easements.
Step over rule
No obstructions allowed that will compromise the 5′ barrier wall min.
Wall Height Minimum
5′ min. No gaps or opening larger then 4″. Minimum of 45″ between horizontal bars, toeholds, or handholds to prevent climbing. Chain link to provide a max opening size of 1 3/4″ and not less than 11 gage wire.
Electrical
5′ from waters edge.
Heaters
5′ from waters edge.
Gates
Barriers
Set Backs
Easment
Step over rule
Wall Height Minimum
Electrical
Heaters
Gate must be self closing/ self latching and shall open outwards away from the swimming pool. RV gates must be self closing/ self latching and secured with a padlock.
Doors must be self closing/ self latching. OR motorized pool cover.
3′ from waters edge or any dwelling.
No equipment or decking may encroach into such easements.
3′ horizontal distance away from required barrier.
5′ min. No gaps or opening larger than 4″. Chain link shall not exceed 2 1/4″ opening.
5′ from waters edge.
5′ from waters edge.
Gates
Gate must be self closing/ self latching and shall open outwards away from the swimming pool. RV gates must be self closing/ self latching and secured with a padlock.
Barriers
Doors must be self closing/ self latching. OR motorized pool cover.
Setbacks
3′ from waters edge or any dwelling.
Easement
No equipment or decking may encroach into such easements.
Step over rule
3′ horizontal distance away from required barrier.
Wall Height Minimum
5′ min. No gaps or opening larger than 4″. Chain link shall not exceed 2 1/4″ opening.
Electrical
5′ from waters edge.
Heaters
5′ from waters edge.
Annexed to Maricopa County.
Gates
Barriers
Set Backs
Easment
Step over rule
Wall Height Minimum
Electrical
Heaters
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. RV gates need to be padlocked.
Door Alarms OR latch above 54″ from floor OR Self-closing/Self-latching doors. NO pet doors opening wider then 4″. Window latches must be 54″ from floor or equipped w/ a key lock device.
3′ from property line.
Nothing can be permanently installed in any easement. Unless approved my the city planner.
No climbable element may be located w/in 3′ of property wall.
5′ min. No gaps or opening larger then 4″. Minimum of 45″ between horizontal bars, toeholds, or handholds to prevent climbing. Chain link to provide a max opening size of 1 3/4″ and not less than 11 gage wire.
5′ from waters edge.
5′ from waters edge.
Gates
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open outward away from pool and latch must be 54″ high. RV gates need to be padlocked.
Barriers
Door Alarms OR latch above 54″ from floor OR Self-closing/Self-latching doors. NO pet doors opening wider then 4″. Window latches must be 54″ from floor or equipped w/ a key lock device.
Setbacks
3′ from property line.
Easement
Nothing can be permanently installed in any easement. Unless approved my the city planner.
Step over rule
No climbable element may be located w/in 3′ of property wall.
Wall Height Minimum
5′ min. No gaps or opening larger then 4″. Minimum of 45″ between horizontal bars, toeholds, or handholds to prevent climbing. Chain link to provide a max opening size of 1 3/4″ and not less than 11 gage wire.
Electrical
5′ from waters edge.
Heaters
5′ from waters edge.
Annexed to Maricopa County.
Annexed to Pinal County please follow the correct codes for Pinal County.
Gates
Barriers
Set Backs
Easment
Step over rule
Wall Height Minimum
Electrical
Heaters
Gate must open outward away from the pool and be self-closing/self-latching. RV gate must be pinned and self-closing/self-latching. Sign provided by city w/ permit must be PERMINATLY attached with screws to gate.
Door Alarms OR latch above 54″ from floor OR Self-closing/Self-latching doors. NO pet doors opening wider then 4″. Window latches must be 54″ from floor or equipped w/ a key lock device.
3′ from property line.
Equipment may be located in the easement.
No climbable element may be located w/in 24″ of PL
All masonry 5′ min. zoning code. *If wall is a combination of masonry/wrought iron must have 48″ clearance. Example: 2′ masonry 4′ wrought iron OR 4′ masonry 2′ wrought iron.
4′ from property line.
4′ from property line.
Gates
Gate must open outward away from the pool and be self-closing/self-latching. RV gate must be pinned and self-closing/self-latching. Sign provided by city w/ permit must be PERMINATLY attached with screws to gate.
Barriers
Door Alarms OR latch above 54″ from floor OR Self-closing/Self-latching doors. NO pet doors opening wider then 4″. Window latches must be 54″ from floor or equipped w/ a key lock device.
Setbacks
3′ from property line.
Easement
Equipment may be located in the easement.
Step over rule
No climbable element may be located w/in 24″ of PL
Wall Height Minimum
All masonry 5′ min. zoning code. *If wall is a combination of masonry/wrought iron must have 48″ clearance. Example: 2′ masonry 4′ wrought iron OR 4′ masonry 2′ wrought iron.
Electrical
4′ from property line.
Heaters
4′ from property line.
Gates
Barriers
Set Backs
Easment
Step over rule
Wall Height Minimum
Electrical
Heaters
Gate must open outward away from the pool and be self-closing/self-latching.
Door Alarms OR Self-closing/Self-latching doors. Window latches must be 54″ from floor or equipped w/ a key lock device.
3′ from property lines and 5′ from glass doors and windows, unless glass is tempered.
No equipment in easements.
Barriers shall be located so as to prohibit permanent structures, equipment or similar objects from being used to climb the barriers.
5′ min. Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a 4″ diameter sphere. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members & the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is less than 45″, the horizontal members shall be located on the pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical member shall not exceed 1.75″ in width. Any decortive cut outs within the vertical members spacing shall not exceed 1.75″. Chain Link max size is 2.25″ unless the fence is provided with slats fastened at the top or bottom then openings no less than 1.75″
If there is existing overhead electrical wiring or a service panel located within an area extending 10′ measured horizontally to the proposed pool it may be required to relocate prior to interior finish unless they meet one of the exceptions of Section 680-8 of the National Electric Code.
5′ from waters edge.
Gates
Gate must open outward away from the pool and be self-closing/self-latching.
Barriers
Door Alarms OR Self-closing/Self-latching doors. Window latches must be 54″ from floor or equipped w/ a key lock device.
Setbacks
3′ from property lines and 5′ from glass doors and windows, unless glass is tempered.
Easement
No equipment in easements.
Step over rule
Barriers shall be located so as to prohibit permanent structures, equipment or similar objects from being used to climb the barriers.
Wall Height Minimum
5′ min. Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a 4″ diameter sphere. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members & the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is less than 45″, the horizontal members shall be located on the pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical member shall not exceed 1.75″ in width. Any decortive cut outs within the vertical members spacing shall not exceed 1.75″. Chain Link max size is 2.25″ unless the fence is provided with slats fastened at the top or bottom then openings no less than 1.75″
Electrical
If there is existing overhead electrical wiring or a service panel located within an area extending 10′ measured horizontally to the proposed pool it may be required to relocate prior to interior finish unless they meet one of the exceptions of Section 680-8 of the National Electric Code.
Heaters
5′ from waters edge.
Gates
Barriers
Set Backs
Easment
Step over rule
Wall Height Minimum
Electrical
Heaters
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open away from the pool. Latch must be at least 54″ above the bottom of the gate and on the pool side of the gate.
Doors self closing/ self latching OR Door Alarms. Windows must have latch 54″ above floor. Window can have screw in place wire mest screens OR keyed lock 54″ above floor.
3′ from waters edge
Nothing can obstruct the 5′ easement.
Barrier walls must be located at least 54″ from any object that could be used to climb the barrier wall.
5′ min. No gaps or opening larger then 4″. Chain Link must be 11 gauge or greater with opening no greater then 1 3/4″. Wrough Iron allowed.
5′ away from property barrier walls.
5′ away from property barrier walls.
Gates
Gate must be self closing/ self latching & open away from the pool. Latch must be at least 54″ above the bottom of the gate and on the pool side of the gate.
Barriers
Doors self closing/ self latching OR Door Alarms. Windows must have latch 54″ above floor. Window can have screw in place wire mest screens OR keyed lock 54″ above floor.
Setbacks
3′ from waters edge
Easement
Nothing can obstruct the 5′ easement.
Step over rule
Barrier walls must be located at least 54″ from any object that could be used to climb the barrier wall.
Wall Height Minimum
5′ min. No gaps or opening larger then 4″. Chain Link must be 11 gauge or greater with opening no greater then 1 3/4″. Wrough Iron allowed.
Electrical
5′ away from property barrier walls.
Heaters
5′ away from property barrier walls.