Above-ground pools deeper than 24 inches in Dunwoody require the same 48-inch barrier as in-ground pools. The pool walls may serve as the barrier if they are at least 48 inches tall with secured/removed access ladders when the pool is unattended. A building permit is required.
Under Dunwoody's adopted IRC standards, above-ground pools deeper than 24 inches must meet the same pool barrier requirements as in-ground pools. If the pool walls are at least 48 inches tall, the walls can count as the barrier if access ladders are secured or removed when the pool is not in use. Pools on elevated decks must have a self-latching gate leading to the pool area. Building permits are required.
Unpermitted pools: removal or retroactive permit with double fees. Safety violations: immediate correction required. Fines $100 to $500.
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