The city of Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania state recognize the need for pool safety regulations and have rules for both private and public pool owners.
In Pittsburgh, residential and commercial in-ground and above-ground pool owners must adhere to the following safety regulations:
Any body of water, including kiddie and inflatable pools more than 24" deep, must meet all requirements together with fencing
Fencing must be at least 48" for the safety of children and animals who may attempt to access the pool
Fencing must have 46" between the bottom and top rail to prevent climbing
Installed gates must be self-closing and have an automatic latch
Any entryway to the pool from the house must be alarmed