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General Characteristics

Personal Flotation Device (PFD) required onboard

Yes

No

PFD type

Wearable PFD

PFD wear required

Yes

No

*

Large boats (16 feet or more) require at least one throwable Type IV PFD onboard

Yes

No

PFD wear required for personal watercraft

Yes

No

PFD wear required for towed watersports

Yes

No

Personal Flotation Device Requirements for Children

PFD requirement for children

Yes

No

Age for mandatory PFD wear

Under 13 years

PFD type

U.S. Coast Guard approved wearable PFD

When should child wear PFD

Vessel is underway, open deck

Applicable boat length

All lengths

Enforcement

Enforcement stated

Yes

No

Penalty

Not available

Notes

*All persons on board a pleasure vessel <21 feet between November 1st and May 1st must wear a PFD

*Federal regulation requires at least one wearable PFD to be available for every person onboard a recreational vessel. In the absence of a state PFD law for children, children under 13 years are required to wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD when a recreational vessel is underway unless in an enclosed cabin or below deck.Federal Regulation on Personal Flotation Devices

Jurisdiction

Ordinance follows the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code

Pool fencing height required in this jurisdiction

Jurisdiction requires that the fence fully isolates the pool (e.g., four-sided fencing)

Jurisdiction requires a self-closing and self-latching gate

Jurisdiction has enforcement and compliance regulations specific for pool fencing

Notes

Ahoskie, Hertford County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 5 feet / 60 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: Pool fence height should be at least or equal to 5 feet. All gates providing direct access to the swimming pool must be latching but does not specifiy self-closing and self-latching gate.

Angier, Harnett County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Apex, Wake County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Archer Lodge, Johnston County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Atlantic Beach, Carteret County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Beaufort, Carteret County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Belhaven, Beaufort County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Bessemer City, Gaston County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: Jurisdiction requires four-sided pool fencing. All gates providing direct access to the swimming pool must be equipped with a self-latching device but does not specify self-closing and self-latching gate.

Black Mountain, Buncombe County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Bladen County, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Boiling Spring Lakes, Brunswick County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Boiling Springs, Cleveland County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Brunswick County, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

The barrier may enclose the pool area, the full property, or a part of the property that includes the pool.

Buncombe County, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Burke County, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Cabarrus County, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Cape Carteret, Carteret County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

If there is a lockable cover or if the pool opens to a waterside lot, the requirements for swimming pool fencing may be waived.

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Carolina Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: Jurisdiction requires four-sided pool fencing.

Carteret County, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Caswell County, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Catawba County, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Chapel Hill, Durham County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: Jurisdiction requires four-sided pool fencing. All gates providing direct access to the swimming pool must be self-closing with the latch on the inside but does not specify self-closing and self-latching gate. If the entire property is enclosed with a fence, the requirements for swimming pool fencing may be waived by the building inspector.

Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

China Grove, Rowan County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Clemmons, Forsyth County, North Carolina (village)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Swimming pools on lots five acres or more may be exempt from the pool fencing requirements if they are set back at least 200 feet from the front lot line and 100 feet from the rear lot line.

Cleveland County, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: All gates providing direct access to the swimming pool must be self-locking and positive self-latching but does not specify self-closing and self-latching gate.

Cleveland County Water District, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

If the entire property is enclosed with a fence, the requirements for swimming pool fencing may be waived.

Conover, Catawba County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Cornelius, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Craven County, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Cumberland County, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Currituck County, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Davidson, Mecklenburg-Iredell Counties, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Dobson, Surry County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Dunn, Harnett County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: All gates providing direct access to the swimming pool must be the self-closing and latching type with the latch on the inside but does not specify self-closing and self-latching gate. If the entire property is enclosed with a fence, the requirements for swimming pool fencing may be waived by the chief building inspector.

Durham County, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Durham, Durham County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Elizabethtown, Bladen County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: Jurisdiction requires four-sided pool fencing but allows the wall of a house to be used as part of the pool enclosure, without specifying whether doors or windows are part of the wall. All gates providing direct access to the swimming pool must be self-latching and secured but does not specify self-closing and self-latching gate.

Elon, Alamance County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Emerald Isle, Carteret County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Erwin, Harnett County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Faison, Duplin County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Forest City, Rutherford County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Forsyth County, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Foxfire, Moore County, North Carolina (village)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: Jurisdiction requires four-sided pool fencing.

Franklin County, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Fuquay-Varina, Wake County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Garner, Wake County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Gaston County, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: Jurisdiction requires four-sided pool fencing.

Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: Jurisdiction requires four-sided pool fencing.

Gibsonville, Guilford-Alamance Counties, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Granite Quarry, Rowan County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Granville County, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Halifax County, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: All gates providing direct access to the swimming pool must be the self-closing and latching type with the latch on the inside but does not specify self-closing and self-latching gate. If the entire property is enclosed with a fence, the requirements for swimming pool fencing may be waived by the building inspector.

Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Hickory, Burke County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Highlands, Jackson County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

High Point, Guilford-Davidson-Forsyth-Randolph Counties, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Holly Springs, Wake County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Hope Mills, Cumberland County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Huntersville, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: Jurisdiction requires four-sided pool fencing. The barrier can also include other parts of the property.

Hyde County, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Indian Beach, Carteret County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Indian Trail, Union County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Iredell County, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jackson County, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jamestown, Guilford County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: Jurisdiction requires four-sided pool fencing. The barrier shall enclose the pool but can also include other parts of the property.

Kannapolis, Cabarrus-Rowan Counties, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Kernersville, Forsyth County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

King, Forsyth County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Kinston, Lenoir County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Kitty Hawk, Dare County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: All gates that provide direct access to the swimming pool must be equipped with a latch or other device to keep the gate closed but does not specify self-closing and self-latching gate.

Kure Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Lake Lure, Rutherford County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Lake Waccamaw, Columbus County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: All gates that provide direct access to the swimming pool must be self-latching and lockable but does not specify self-closing and self-latching gate. The barrier may either surround the pool area or the entire property.

Laurinburg, Scotland County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: All gates that provide direct access to the swimming pool must be self-closing and latching with the latch on the inside but does not specify self-closing and self-latching gate. The county inspection office is responsible for enforcement. If the entire property is enclosed with a fence, the requirements for swimming pool fencing may be waived by the zoning enforcement officer.

Lee County, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Leland, Brunswick County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Jurisdiction code follows ISPSC with modifications: Jurisdiction requires four-sided pool fencing.

Lenoir, Caldwell County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Lewisville, Forsyth County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Swimming pools on lots five acres or more may be exempt from the pool fencing requirements if they are set back at least 200 feet from the front lot line and 100 feet from the rear lot line.

Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Louisburg, Franklin County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Lumberton, Robeson County, North Carolina (city)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Non-compliance is a misdemeanor and penalties include a fine or imprisonment. Each additional day that the violation continues is a separate offense.

Macon County, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Maggie Valley, Haywood County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Manteo, Dare County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Martin County, North Carolina

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

Mayodan, Rockingham County, North Carolina (town)

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available

No

Yes

Yes with modifications

Not available