Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep require a Richmond building permit and must meet the same 48-inch barrier rule. Pool walls at least 48 inches high can serve as the barrier if access ladders are removable or lockable when the pool is not in use.
Setbacks typically 10 feet from rear and side lot lines and 6 feet from the dwelling. Electrical sub-permit required for pump and filter wiring. Richmond does not impose additional local amendments beyond USBC. Contact Richmond at (804) 646-5700 for enforcement. This above ground pools rule under Richmond's swimming pools ordinances applies to properties within Richmond city limits. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact Richmond code enforcement directly or consult the official Virginia municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
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