Allen County sets no special above-ground pool ordinance for private homes. A residential above-ground pool holding 24 inches or more of water must meet the Indiana Residential Code barrier requirement — a 48-inch barrier, with removable or lockable ladders/steps treated as part of the barrier.
The county's own pool ordinance (Title 10, Article 5) regulates public and semi-public pools, not private above-ground pools. For a backyard above-ground pool, the governing rule is the Indiana Residential Code Section R326: any pool capable of holding water more than 24 inches deep must be surrounded by a barrier at least 48 inches high. Where the pool wall itself serves as the barrier, the access ladder or steps must be capable of being secured, locked, or removed to prevent access, or be surrounded by a compliant barrier. A building permit from the Fort Wayne–Allen County building department may be required; confirm before installing.
Barrier and permit violations for residential above-ground pools are enforced by the county building department under the Indiana Residential Code, typically through stop-work or correction notices.
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