Above-ground pools holding water deeper than 24 inches require the same 48-inch barrier as in-ground pools in Las Cruces. A permanent above-ground pool also needs a building permit.
In Las Cruces, an above-ground pool is regulated by water depth, not construction type. Any pool capable of holding water more than 24 inches deep must be enclosed by a compliant barrier under the New Mexico Residential Code. The pool's own walls can serve as the barrier when they stand at least 48 inches high and the ladder or steps are removable, lockable, or secured against a child's access. A building permit is required for permanent above-ground pools and their electrical connections. Small prefabricated wading pools under 24 inches deep fall outside the barrier rules. Drain covers must meet the federal anti-entrapment standard.
A pool over 24 inches deep without a compliant barrier, or an unsecured ladder on an above-ground pool, fails inspection and violates the residential code; the city can require correction before use.
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