Above-ground pools holding more than 18 inches of water in Lompoc require a building permit and the same barrier protection as in-ground pools; ladders must be removable or secured when unattended.
Lompoc doesn't distinguish much between a pool you dig and a pool you assemble — once an above-ground pool holds more than 18 inches of water, it needs a building permit and the same drowning-prevention barriers as an in-ground pool. California's pool safety law (Health & Safety Code §115920 and following) is the driver: the barrier has to provide protection equivalent to a 60-inch enclosure, and the ladder must be removable or secured whenever the pool is unattended. Skipping the permit doesn't skip the safety exposure.
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