New Orleans does not exempt above-ground pools. A Swimming Pool permit is required for any type of swimming pool, and the same 6-foot fence, self-closing gate, and door/window barrier alarms apply.
The city's permit rule covers construction or alteration of any type of swimming pool, so above-ground and inflatable/portable pools are treated the same as in-ground pools for permitting and barrier purposes. The 6-foot fence with a self-closing gate, pool barrier alarms on pool-access doors and windows, and the walk-space and equipment-setback standards all apply. Only in-ground pools additionally require a gunite inspection. There is no separate above-ground exemption in the New Orleans code; confirm your specific setup with Safety & Permits at 1300 Perdido St.
Installing an above-ground pool without the permit and required barriers is a deviation that stops work and blocks the certificate of occupancy at inspection.
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