Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep in unincorporated Dane County require a building permit and must meet the same fencing requirements as in-ground pools.
Above-ground pools exceeding 24 inches in depth are treated as regulated pools under Wisconsin building codes in unincorporated Dane County. A building permit is required. These pools must be enclosed with a compliant barrier (48-inch fence) with lockable or removable ladder/steps. Electrical connections must meet GFCI requirements. Small inflatable pools under 24 inches deep typically do not require a permit.
Installing an above-ground pool without required permits is a building code violation subject to fines and potential removal orders.
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