Above-ground pools in Burlington County follow the same statewide NJ Swimming Pool and Spa Code. An above-ground pool wall (or a barrier mounted on top of it) can serve as the required barrier, as long as it meets the 48-inch height standard. You still need a construction permit from your
Under Section 305.5 of the NJ Swimming Pool and Spa Code, an onground residential pool wall structure - or a barrier mounted on top of it - may serve as the required barrier when it meets the height and opening standards, including the minimum 48-inch height. Where a fence is mounted on top of the pool wall, the gap between the top of the wall and the bottom of the barrier is tightly limited. Ladders and steps must be removable or lockable when the pool is unattended. Your municipality's construction official issues the permit and inspects; Burlington County does not.
An above-ground pool without a compliant barrier or with an unsecured ladder fails inspection and is subject to correction orders under the UCC.
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