Safety Fences in Charleston

Professional Pool Safety Fence Installation for Charleston, SC Families

A pool is one of the best things about owning a home in Charleston, SC. Keeping it safe for children and pets is just as important as keeping it clean. We install pool safety fences that provide families with a reliable physical barrier between curious kids and open water, so you can enjoy your backyard without constant worry.

At ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of Charleston and Summerville, pool safety isn’t a separate concern from pool care. Our technicians are certified pool experts with the National Swimming Pool Foundation, trained in everything from equipment maintenance to barrier installation, and insured on every job.

Ready to add a safety fence to your Charleston pool? Call us at (843) 417-9333 to schedule your free pool inspection and find the right fence and gate system for your yard.

What Our Pool Safety Fences Include

Our pool safety fence is a vertical, non-climbable barrier designed to help prevent children and pets from reaching the water unsupervised. Each fence is four to five feet tall and can be configured to fit any pool shape, whether you have a rectangular lap pool or a freeform design.

Every installation includes self-latching gate hardware and a lockable key gate, so the barrier stays secured even when you’re not watching. On routine weekly visits, our technicians also confirm that gates are properly closed before leaving your property. It’s a small habit that adds up to real peace of mind.

Charleston Pool Barrier Code Requirements

The City of Charleston won’t approve a final pool inspection until all barrier requirements are in place. South Carolina’s residential pool barrier code sets specific standards, and knowing them upfront can help you avoid delays or corrections after installation.

Here’s what the code requires:

• Barrier height: At least 48 inches tall, measured from the ground on the side facing away from the pool
• Opening size: No opening in the barrier may allow passage of a 4-inch-diameter sphere
• Gate operation: Gates must be self-closing and self-latching, opening outward away from the pool
• Latch height: The latch release mechanism must be at least 54 inches above the ground, or positioned on the pool side if placed lower
• Home walls as barriers: If an exterior wall of your home forms part of the pool barrier, any door with direct pool access must have an alarm or an equivalent self-closing, self-latching safeguard

Homeowners in Charleston may apply for their own residential pool permit through the city’s permitting process. Our technicians know these requirements and install fences and gate hardware designed to meet them.

A Pool Fence Is One Layer of Protection

Drowning is one of the leading causes of unintentional death among young children. A pool safety fence creates a meaningful physical barrier, but it works best as part of a layered approach alongside active supervision and other water-safety habits. It isn’t a substitute for watching the water.

A non-climbable barrier with a self-latching, lockable key gate can slow access to the water when attention lapses, and it can help keep pets from wandering into the pool area unsupervised. For many Charleston families, that extra layer of separation can make a meaningful difference.

Schedule Your Free Pool Inspection in Charleston, SC

Our free pool inspection is the starting point. During the visit, our technicians assess your yard layout, pool shape, and gate placement options to help you choose the fence and gate system that fits your property and meets Charleston’s code requirements. Because we already provide routine pool care for many Charleston homeowners, adding a safety fence is a natural extension of that relationship. You get one team that knows your pool, your yard, and your family’s needs.

Call ASP - America's Swimming Pool Company of Charleston and Summerville at (843) 417-9333 to schedule your free pool inspection today.