Above-ground pools in Mesa must meet the same barrier requirements as in-ground pools under the adopted building code. Pools with non-climbable walls at least 5 feet high with secured ladder access may satisfy the barrier requirement.
Mesa applies the same safety standards to above-ground pools as in-ground pools. Above-ground pools with non-climbable walls at least 5 feet high may use the pool walls as the barrier, provided the ladder or steps can be secured, locked, or removed when not in use. If the pool walls are under 5 feet, a separate barrier meeting the 5-foot height requirement must surround the pool. The pool cannot be closer than 4 feet from any property line and must not be in the front yard, required landscape areas, or utility easements. Electrical outlets must be at least 10 feet from the water's edge.
Non-compliant above-ground pool installations are subject to building code enforcement. Pools without proper barriers or setbacks must be corrected or removed.
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