Fayetteville permits above-ground pools under the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Pools deep enough to require a barrier must meet the 48-inch enclosure rule; the pool wall may serve as the barrier if access is secured.
Above-ground pools in Fayetteville are reviewed by the Building Safety Division under the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and the adopted IRC. Pools that hold enough water to fall under the code must have a barrier meeting the 48-inch height and 4-inch-gap rules. A pool wall at least 48 inches high can serve as the barrier itself, provided any ladder or steps are removable, lockable, or surrounded by a compliant barrier when the pool is unattended. Electrical connections require GFCI protection and bonding under the 2020 National Electrical Code, and the pool must meet accessory-structure setbacks of 3 feet from side lines and 5 feet from the rear for structures 10 feet or under.
Installing without required permits leads to a stop-work order and retroactive fees. An unsecured pool wall or ladder draws a correction notice; the pool must be secured or emptied until compliant.
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