(a) The barrier must be at least 4 feet high on the outside. (b) The barrier may not have any gaps, openings, indentations, protrusions, or structural components that could allow a young child to crawl under, squeeze through, or climb over the barrier.
424.1. An equipment area shall be surrounded with a fence at least 4 feet (1219 mm) high on all sides not confined by a building or equivalent structure. A self-closing and self-latching gate with a permanent locking device shall be provided if necessary for access.
All new construction of public swimming pools, spas and hot tubs shall be provided with a permanent barrier complying with the following: The top of the barrier shall be at least 48 inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool.
Requirements: Under the Act, all outdoor swimming pools must have a 4-foot fence or another barrier around the outer perimeter of the pool, with no gaps in coverage. The barrier must also be sufficiently away from the pool's edge so a child who penetrates the barrier or fence does not immediately fall into the pool.
17D-3. - Community associations required to register. The name of the community association, which shall include the name registered with the Florida Division of Corporations in addition to any fictitious names that the community association utilizes.
Under new state regulations, iniums must maintain financial reserves for major repairs and conduct structural inspections for buildings three stories or taller. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the law in response to the partial collapse of Champlain Towers South, which killed 98 people in Surfside in June 2021.
Community association pools are often considered 'public pools' subject to regulation by Chapter 514, Florida Statutes. Pools operated by private inium and cooperative associations with less than 32 units are generally exempt from certain regulations, but still have to comply with water quality standards.
64E-9.004 Operational Requirements (1) Water Quality – The water supply for all pools shall be an approved potable water system or shall meet the requirements for potable water systems by the submission from the operator of bacteriological and chemical laboratory reports to the county health department.
Florida Recorded Document Search - Visit the county recorder's office where the property is located to find an association's Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), Amendments to CC&Rs, Bylaws, Lien Notices, HOA Notices, Plats, Maps, and other community documents.
Copies of the Articles of Incorporation and bylaws of the homeowners association can be obtained from the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. Copies of the governing documents may also be obtained directly from the homeowners association.