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
- Read Section 33-12 of the Miami-Dade County Code
- Read Florida Statutes 515.27: Residential swimming pool safety feature options; penalties
- Read Florida Statutes 515.29: Residential swimming pool barrier requirements
- Florida Building Code Advanced Training: Residential Swimming Pools
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.

Regulatory and Economic Resources
Lourdes M. Gomez
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 NW 1st Street,
11th Floor
Miami, FL 33128
305-375-2877 | [email protected]