Above-ground pools in unincorporated Collier County are regulated the same as in-ground pools. Under FS 515.29 the pool's own wall can serve as the safety barrier, or a barrier can be mounted on top, but it must meet all 4-foot barrier requirements, and ladders must be secured.
An above-ground pool over 24 inches deep is a 'swimming pool' under the Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act, so it needs a Collier County building permit and a FS 515.27 safety feature. FS 515.29(2) specifically allows the structure of an above-ground pool to act as its own barrier, or a barrier may be mounted on top, provided the combined height and design meet all barrier requirements (effectively 4 feet, no climbable gaps). Any ladder or steps giving access must be capable of being secured, locked, or removed, or must be surrounded by a compliant barrier when the pool is not in use.
Same as other pools: no permit draws Collier Code Enforcement action; missing a required safety feature is a second-degree misdemeanor under FS 515.27(2).
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