Federal Way requires permits and barriers for above-ground pools deeper than 24 inches. A pool wall at least 48 inches tall can serve as the barrier if the ladder is removable or locked.
Above-ground pools in Federal Way fall under IRC Appendix G and the Washington State Building Code. Pools deeper than 24 inches require a building permit. Where the pool wall is at least 48 inches high, the wall may function as the required barrier provided any means of access (ladder or steps) is removable when the pool is not in use, or equipped with a locking gate or cover that meets IRC Appendix G barrier standards. If the wall is less than 48 inches or access cannot be secured, a separate 48-inch fence is required around the pool. Electrical bonding of the pool structure, ladder, and nearby metal objects is required under NEC 680, and a GFCI-protected circuit is required for any pump or heater. Setbacks from property lines, septic drainfields, and easements follow FWRC Title 19 zoning for the lot's zone.
Above-ground pools installed without permits or without compliant barrier access controls are code violations. Fines typically start at 250 dollars plus permit-after-the-fact costs.
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