5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
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Louisville Metro requires a building permit for in-ground and above-ground pools through Construction Review. Kentucky Building Code (815 KAR 7:120 / 2018 Kentucky Residential Code) governs barrier, electrical, and structural standards. Separate electrical permit required.
Jefferson County (Louisville Metro) requires all residential swimming pools to be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches tall with self-closing, self-latching gates, per the Kentucky Residential Code adopted under LMCO § 150.001. Gates must latch when released from 6 inches from the post. No gap may exceed 4 inches.
Residential pools in Jefferson County require building permits from Codes & Regulations. Public pools (apartments, condos, hotels, clubs) are inspected twice annually by Louisville Metro Public Health under Board of Health regulations. Public outdoor pool permits cost $75/year.
Above-ground pools in Jefferson County (Louisville Metro) with water depth over 24 inches require a building permit. Pool walls at least 48 inches above grade can serve as the required barrier. Ladder and stair access must be enclosed or non-climbable when pool is not in use. Kentucky Residential Code applies.
Hot tubs in Jefferson County require an electrical permit for the 240V circuit under 2018 Kentucky Residential Code. Barrier requirements met by ASTM F1346 safety cover. Setbacks follow LMCO Land Development Code.
1 cities in Jefferson County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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