First of all what does BOCA stand for?
Building Officials and Code Administrators

1. Fence must be at least 48" tall
   
2. Minimum space between the lowermost top rail and the bottom rail must be at least 45"
   
3. Some fence styles, if chosen, may have to be taller than 48"
   
4. Spacing between pickets must be less than 4" (a 4" ball can not fit through)
   
5. Space between the bottom rail and the ground must be less than 4"
   
6. Gates must be self-closing
   
7. Gates must be self-latching
   
8. Gates need to open out (away from the pool)
   
9. Opening mechanism of the latch must be at least 54" above ground

Download the BOCA pool code legal requirements

CAUTION: Discount Fence Supply, Inc. is not that author of this PDF and all codes should be checked with a local office before purchasing!

DON'T FORGET - Before ordering, YOU must check you local laws and regulations as they may vary from the B.O.C.A. standards.

CAUTION: PLEASE PLEASE check local building and zoning codes before purchasing any fence. Pool code requirements can and WILL vary drastically. It is impossible for us to know all local codes throughout the world.