Unincorporated Shawnee County permits above-ground pools deeper than 24 inches through Land Use & Development. Prefabricated pools under 24 inches deep with walls entirely above grade are exempt from a permit.
In unincorporated Shawnee County, a prefabricated above-ground pool is exempt from a building permit only if it is less than 24 inches deep, stays within the code's capacity limit, and has walls entirely above the adjacent grade. Anything deeper needs a Land Use & Development building permit and must meet the same barrier standard as an in-ground pool under the adopted International Residential Code. A pool wall at least 48 inches high can serve as the barrier when the ladder or steps are removable, lockable, or enclosed while the pool is unattended. The pump's electrical connection requires bonding and GFCI protection.
Installing a permit-required above-ground pool without a permit brings a stop-work order and retroactive permitting. An unsecured ladder that leaves the pool accessible fails the barrier requirement.
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