Swimming Pools & Spas in Jefferson Parish, LA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
Above-ground pools in Jefferson Parish must control access. If the pool wall is the barrier, the ladder or steps must be lockable or removable. Prefabricated pools under 24 inches deep are permit-exempt; deeper ones need a permit and a compliant barrier.
Above-Ground Pools: Removable Ladder or Enclosing Barrier
Some RestrictionsISPSC Sec. 305 (Above Ground Pools), Louisiana-adopted
Where an above ground pool structure is used as a barrier... the ladder or steps shall be capable of being locked or removed to prevent access... any opening created shall not allow the passage of a 4-inch sphere.
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Where a dwelling wall serves as part of the pool barrier, Louisiana's adopted pool code requires added protection: a door alarm audible when opened, a self-closing/self-latching door, or a listed safety cover. Pool equipment must sit at least 36 inches outside the barrier.
Pool Safety: Door Alarms or Cover Where House Wall Is the Barrier
Heavy RestrictionsISPSC Sec. 305 (Clear Zone), Louisiana-adopted
Where equipment, including pool equipment such as pumps, filters, and heaters, is on the same lot as a pool or spa and such equipment is located outside of the barrier protecting the pool or spa, such equipment shall be located not less than 36 inches from the outside of the barrier.
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