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Swimming Pool Barriers

A fence, dwelling wall or non-dwelling wall, or any combination thereof that surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs access, especially from the residence or from the yard outside the barrier, is required.

Swimming pool barriers are for safety and come in the form of:

  • Screened-in patios
  • Wooden or wire fences
  • Rock or concrete block walls
  • Other types

Neighborhood Compliance

To report a possible neighborhood code violation, call 311 or email [email protected].

For more information, call the Neighborhood Regulations Division at 786-315-2552.

Notice Regarding Anonymous Complaints

Florida Statute 125.69 requires that a code inspector only proceed to investigate an anonymous complaint if the code inspector determines, based only on the information from the complaint, that the violation reported presents an imminent threat to the public health, safety, or welfare or imminent destruction of habitat or sensitive resources. If a code inspector does not have enough information or determines that the information provided does not indicate an imminent threat, then the anonymous complaint will not be investigated.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you understand that your complaint will not be investigated if the code inspector determines they do not have enough information or that the information provided does not indicate an imminent threat.

If you do not want to remain anonymous, an investigation can proceed regardless of whether there is an imminent threat, but you must provide both your name and address.