Unincorporated Clay County permits above-ground pools deeper than 24 inches through the Building Division. They must meet zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, and the 48-inch barrier rule, though a 48-inch pool wall with a secured ladder can serve as the barrier.
An above-ground pool over 24 inches deep needs a Clay County building permit and must meet the same barrier standard as an in-ground pool under the adopted International Residential Code. A pool wall at least 48 inches high can satisfy the barrier requirement when the ladder or steps are removable, lockable, or enclosed while the pool is unattended. The pool must sit within the zoning setbacks for its district, and the pump's electrical connection requires bonding and GFCI protection. Temporary inflatable pools under 24 inches deep are exempt from permitting.
Installing a permit-required above-ground pool without a permit brings a stop-work order and retroactive permitting. An unsecured ladder that leaves the pool accessible fails the barrier requirement.
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