Kent requires permits and barriers for above-ground pools deeper than 24 inches. Walls of at least 48 inches tall with a removable or locking ladder can serve as the barrier if the ladder meets code requirements.
Above-ground pools in Kent 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 serve as the required barrier provided any means of access (ladders or steps) is either removable when the pool is not in use or equipped with a locking gate or cover that meets barrier standards. If the wall is less than 48 inches or access cannot be secured, a compliant fence is required around the pool. Electrical bonding of the pool structure is required per NEC 680, and contractors typically handle this under a separate electrical permit.
Above-ground pools without permits or compliant barrier access controls are code violations. Fines start at $250.
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