A permanent above-ground pool in Lee County still needs a permit and a barrier. The pool wall counts as the barrier only when it stands at least 48 inches high and the access ladder is secured, locked, or removable.
Lee County and its cities treat a permanent above-ground pool as a structure needing a building permit and a pump inspection, the same as an in-ground pool. Under Alabama's adopted residential code, the pool wall can serve as the required barrier when it rises at least 48 inches above grade around the entire perimeter. Where a ladder or steps reach the water, they must be secured, locked, or removed when the pool is not in use, or enclosed by a compliant barrier. A pool wall under 48 inches needs an added fence. Small temporary inflatable pools below the depth threshold are not permanent structures.
Leaving an access ladder unsecured on an above-ground pool is a cited barrier defect. A pool wall under 48 inches with no added fence fails inspection and cannot be filled.
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