South Fulton, GA Swimming Pools & Spas: Above-Ground Pools (2026)

South Fulton's code addresses private swimming pools generically under Sec. 303.17 without a distinct above-ground category. That means an above-ground pool still triggers the same requirements: a Swimming Pool Permit from the Department of Community Development and Regulatory Affairs; a complete enclosure (fence, wall, or building) not less than 5 feet high with self-closing, positive-latching gates locked when not in use; a 5-foot unclimbable separation from surrounding objects; and compliance with regulations administered by the Fulton County Board of Health. Location rules in Sec. 303.17(c) apply: pools are allowed in side and rear yards of single-family dwellings in any district, and "Pools, pool equipment, and their decks must be a minimum of 10 feet from all property lines," with no encroachment into required perimeter setbacks in NUP and TR districts. Georgia's mandatory ISPSC also regulates above-ground residential pools; under the ISPSC, where the pool wall itself serves as the barrier it must meet the height and access requirements, and any ladder or steps must be removable, lockable, or otherwise secured against unsupervised access. Because South Fulton does not exempt above-ground pools, owners should not assume a smaller portable or temporary pool avoids the permit and barrier requirements — confirm with the city whether very small/temporary inflatable pools are treated differently, as the ordinance text does not carve out an exemption.