Pool Fence Access Gate Noncompliant
The pool fence access gate does not meet modern safety standards.
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Why it matters
All outdoor swimming pools should have a fence or another barrier around the pool, with no gaps and a self-closing, self-latching gate.
How common is it?
Didn't come up in the homes HomeCloud evaluated Sep 2025 to Oct 2026, but it's on our list of exterior findings.
Counted by the finding's name on HomeCloud reports, so the true number can be a little higher.
How soon to fix it
HomeCloud reports list this as a fix-now item.
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