Above-ground pools follow the same building path as in-ground pools: they are regulated under the county building code's adopted International Residential Code, and a pool deep enough to hold water above a set depth needs the same barrier the IRC requires.
Kootenai County has no ordinance singling out above-ground pools. They fall under the county Building Department and the adopted International Residential Code (Title 7), which the county adopts including its residential swimming-pool appendix (Appendix G in the county's Title 7 adoption). Under that IRC standard, a pool capable of holding water above the code's trigger depth is a regulated pool that must be enclosed by a compliant barrier at least 48 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates; an above-ground pool wall can serve as part of the barrier if it meets those standards. Confirm permit needs with the Building Department at 208-446-1040, or the city if inside a city.
An above-ground pool without the required barrier fails the county building inspection and must be brought to the adopted IRC standard before approval.
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