Above-ground pools in Kailua are regulated under the general residential pool provisions of ROH Chapter 16, Article 6, with no separate above-ground pool chapter.
The ROH does not draw a distinction between above-ground and in-ground residential pools. Instead, both are governed by ROH Chapter 16, Article 6 plus the Hawaii State Residential Code adopted by ROH Sec. 16-1.2. Above-ground pools meeting the statutory depth or capacity threshold must still satisfy the fencing and barrier standards of ROH 16-6.2, including self-latching gates and approved covers. Permit requirements under Chapter 18 may apply to larger or permanently installed above-ground pools. Kailua residents should verify with DPP whether a particular inflatable or portable pool triggers a permit obligation.
Non-compliant above-ground pools may be ordered drained or enclosed, with civil penalties for unpermitted permanent installations.
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