Above-ground pools in unincorporated Maricopa County must comply with Arizona's Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (ARS 36-1681). Pools with non-climbable sides at least 48 inches high may satisfy part of the barrier requirement, but a 5-foot perimeter barrier with self-closing, self-latching gate is still required around the property.
Above-ground pools in unincorporated Maricopa County must comply with Arizona's pool barrier law (ARS 36-1681), which requires a physical barrier at least five feet high enclosing the pool area with self-closing, self-latching gates. Pools with a water depth of 18 inches or more are subject to these requirements. A building permit from Maricopa County Planning and Development is required for permanent above-ground pool installations including associated electrical and plumbing work. In the extreme Maricopa County heat where summer temperatures regularly exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit, pools are heavily used and barrier compliance is aggressively enforced to prevent child drowning incidents.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Maricopa County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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