Harrison County requires permits for above-ground pools over 24 inches deep or 5,000 gallons under IRC/MS building code. Gulfport and Biloxi require 48-inch barrier per MS State Swimming Pool Law §41-101. Coastal wind load standards apply.
Mississippi follows the International Residential Code as adopted by local jurisdictions. Harrison County, Gulfport, and Biloxi require building permits for above-ground pools exceeding 24 inches in depth or 5,000 gallons. Mississippi Code §41-101 (State Swimming Pool Law) and local ordinances require 48-inch barriers around pools meeting depth thresholds, though pool walls 48+ inches high may qualify as the barrier. Setbacks typically 5 feet from property lines, 10 feet from structures. Gulf Coast wind load requirements (IRC Ultimate Design Wind Speed 150+ mph in coastal zones) apply to pool structures and enclosures. GFCI electrical protection mandatory per NEC. Drainage discharge cannot cross property lines.
Unpermitted pools: stop-work order, retroactive permit with double fees ($200-$1,000 total). Missing barrier: correction within 30 days, $100-$500 fine. Electrical violations: immediate disconnect.
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