Above-ground pools with water depth over 24 inches are 'residential swimming pools' under FL §515.25 and must meet barrier requirements. Duval requires building permit for installation.
Per FL §515.25, any pool, spa, or hot tub designed for residential use with depth greater than 24 inches is subject to the Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act. Above-ground pools over 48" high with a removable or lockable ladder can satisfy the barrier requirement themselves; shorter above-ground pools require a separate 48" fence barrier. A building permit is required from Duval County Building Inspection Division; setback typically 5 feet from side/rear property lines (varies by zone).
Installing a pool without a permit: double permit fees plus potential removal order. Barrier violations prosecuted under FL §515.29.
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