Pima County requires barrier fencing around all swimming pools, including above-ground pools, per ARS 36-1681 and county building code. Above-ground pools with walls 48 inches or higher may use the pool wall as the barrier if access points are secured. A building permit is generally required.
Arizona ARS 36-1681 mandates that all residential swimming pools (including above-ground pools with a depth of 18 inches or more) be enclosed by a barrier meeting specific requirements. Pima County Development Services enforces these requirements in unincorporated areas. Above-ground pools with non-climbable walls at least 48 inches high measured from grade may use the pool wall itself as the required barrier, provided that the access ladder or steps can be removed or locked when the pool is not in use. If pool walls are lower than 48 inches, a separate fence meeting the 5-foot barrier requirement must be installed. A building permit from Pima County Development Services is required for permanent above-ground pool installations and associated electrical work (pump, filter, lighting). Portable wading pools under 18 inches deep are exempt. The pool barrier must have self-closing, self-latching gates with latches at least 54 inches above grade on the exterior side.
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