Norfolk treats above-ground and on-ground pools like in-ground pools: they need permits and a barrier. A pool wall at least 48 inches high can serve as the barrier if access is controlled.
In Norfolk, outdoor private pools, whether in-ground, above-ground, or on-ground, must all have a barrier and go through plan review at the Development Services Center. An above-ground pool wall at least 48 inches high can satisfy the barrier requirement, but any ladder or steps must be removable or secured, and access gates must accommodate a locking device. Electrical connections need GFCI protection under the Virginia USBC. Small temporary inflatable pools below the regulated depth are generally exempt, but permanent above-ground pools are not.
Installing a permanent above-ground pool without a permit or barrier requires correction or removal. Leaving a ladder in place on an unbarriered pool is a safety violation needing immediate fix.
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