This report highlights trends from February 2019 to May 2025
Personal Flotation Device (PFD) required onboard
No, but federal regulation applies
*
Yes
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
No, but federal regulation applies
*
PFD wear required for personal watercraft
Yes
No
PFD wear required for towed watersports
Yes
No
PFD requirement for children
Yes
No
Age for mandatory PFD wear
Under 12 years
PFD type
U.S. Coast Guard approved wearable PFD
When should child wear PFD
Vessel is underway, onboard vessel
Applicable boat length
Less than 16 feet
Enforcement stated
Yes
No
Penalty
Yes
Federal regulation regarding PFDs onboard would apply. Children under 12 years old aboard personal watercrafts that are less than 16 feet must wear a PFD. Any person who violates the towing requirements or operation of a personal watercraft without a PFD is subject to a misdemeanor and a maximum fine of $300.
N/A
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*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
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
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
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
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
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-closing and lockable but does not specify self-closing and self-latching gate.
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
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
No
Yes
Yes with modifications
Not available
At least or equal to 4 feet/ 48 inches
No
Yes
Yes with modifications
Not available
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Yes
Yes with modifications
Not available
No
Yes
Yes with modifications
Not available
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
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
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
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
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
Designated officials are responsible for enforcement. Non-compliance is a misdemeanor and penalties include a fine or imprisonment. Each additional day that the violation continues is a separate offense.
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
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
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
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
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 pool has a cover that is approved by the zoning administrator, the requirements for swimming pool fencing may be waived by the zoning administrator.
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 building official is responsible for enforcement. Non-compliance is a misdemeanor and penalties include a fine of not more than $500 per day, imprisonment, or both.
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 of not more than $500 per day, imprisonment, or both.
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
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
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
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-latching but does not specify self-closing and self-latching gate. The barrier may enclose the pool area or the full property.
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
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 building official is responsible for enforcement. Non-compliance is considered a public nuisance. Penalties for defaulting include an offense and fine of not more than $500 per day or imprisonment.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Building Official and Code Enforcement Officer are responsible for enforcement. Non-compliance leads to a notice for the owner to comply.
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
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
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. The barrier may enclose the pool area or the surrounding yard area.
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
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
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
