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Baltimore City Code div. Health Code, tit. 11, subtit. 2, pt. II
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Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 11-206 Fence or wall required.

§ 11-206. Fence or wall required. Every outdoor swimming pool must be completely surrounded by a fence or wall that: (1) is at least 42 inches high; and (2) except for doors or gates: (i) has no openings, holes, or gaps larger than 4 inches in any dimension; or (ii) for a picket fence, has a horizontal distance between pickets of no more than 4 inches. (Ord. 99-548.)

Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 11-207 Gates and doors.

§ 11-207. Gates and doors. (a) In general. Except as specified in subsection (b) of this section, every gate or door opening through the enclosure must be equipped with a self-closing, self-latching device that keeps the gate or door securely closed at all times when not in actual use. (b) Exception. This section does not apply to the door of any dwelling house that forms a part of the enclosure. (Ord. 99-548.)

Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 11-208 Owner and occupant responsible for compliance.

§ 11-208. Owner and occupant responsible for compliance. Compliance with the requirements of this subtitle is the duty, jointly and severally, of both: (1) the owner of premises; and (2) the person who occupies the land on which the outdoor swimming pool is located. (Ord. 99-548.)

Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 11-209 Modifications.

§ 11-209. Modifications. (a) Individual cases. In individual cases, the Department of Housing and Community Development may modify one or more of the requirements of this subtitle on a showing of good cause and satisfactory assurances that the degree of protection is not reduced. (b) Alternative devices. The Department of Housing and Community Development also may permit the use of protective devices or structures other than those specified in this subtitle, so long as the degree of protection is not reduced. (Ord. 99-548.)
Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/code/health/11/2/IIFetched: 10/25/2026

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