Above-ground pools holding water more than 24 inches deep in Roswell require a building permit and a 48-inch barrier just like in-ground pools. Pool walls 48 inches or higher with removable or secured ladders can serve as part of the barrier if access controls comply with the Georgia State Minimum Pool Code.
Roswell does not relax pool rules for above-ground installations. The 24-inch depth trigger captures most consumer above-ground pools (typically 36-52 inches deep). Building permit required; site plan must show setbacks (typically 10 feet from rear/side property lines); barrier required - either a 48-inch perimeter fence around the pool or use of the pool walls themselves if at least 48 inches with removable or secured ladders that can be locked when the pool is unattended. Electrical for the pump must be GFCI-protected and permitted. Above-ground pools can be assembled by homeowners but the electrical hookup typically requires a licensed electrician.
Setting up an above-ground pool over 24 inches deep without permit and barrier is a Building Code violation. Fines up to $1,000 per day plus required removal or compliance. Insurance carriers may decline drowning claims for unpermitted pools.
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