Redmond above-ground pools over 24 inches deep need a building permit and an IRC Appendix G barrier. The 48-inch pool wall can serve as the barrier if the ladder is removable or lockable.
Above-ground pools in Redmond are regulated the same as in-ground pools when the water depth exceeds 24 inches. A building permit is required through Redmond Planning and Permitting, and the installation must comply with IRC Appendix G barrier standards. The pool wall itself may serve as part of the 48-inch barrier if the outer wall is at least 48 inches high above grade. When the wall serves as the barrier, access is controlled by making the ladder removable, lockable, or surrounded by its own 48-inch barrier. Inflatable and soft-sided pools over 24 inches deep are treated the same as rigid above-ground pools for barrier purposes. The pool location must meet accessory structure setbacks under the Redmond Zoning Code, usually 5 feet from side and rear property lines in residential zones. Electrical connections for pumps and heaters require a Washington State L&I electrical permit. Draining above-ground pools to the street, stormwater catch basins, or neighbor yards is prohibited under RMC stormwater rules; water must be dechlorinated and slowly discharged to landscaping or sewer with utility approval.
No permit or non-compliant barrier: stop work under RMC 15.04 and double permit fees. Illegal discharge: stormwater violation under RMC 13.08.
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