An on-ground or above-ground pool wall at least 48 inches high can act as the required barrier. Ladders and steps must be removable, lockable, or securable to prevent access, per the ISPSC adopted by Greenville County.
ISPSC Section 305.5, adopted countywide, lets an above-ground/on-ground pool wall serve as the barrier where the wall is at least 48 inches above grade for the entire perimeter and complies with Section 305.2. Ladders or steps used for access must be capable of being secured, locked, or removed to prevent access, unless surrounded by a compliant barrier. Any opening created by removing the ladder must not pass a 4-inch sphere. Mesh fences may not be installed on top of on-ground residential pools. Above-ground pools holding water over 24 inches deep still require a county building permit.
Same enforcement as other pools: barriers/gates/ladders are verified at final inspection; $20 re-inspection fee for noncompliance and possible civil citation under SC Code Section 6-9-80.
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