Above-ground pools in Spokane holding more than 24 inches of water require a building permit and must meet IRC Appendix G barrier requirements. The pool wall itself can serve as the barrier if at least 48 inches high and any ladder is removable or secured.
Spokane treats above-ground pools the same as in-ground when the water depth exceeds 24 inches per WA State Building Code. A building permit is required for installation. Under IRC Appendix G section AG105, the pool wall of an above-ground pool can serve as the required barrier if it is at least 48 inches high measured from the ground on the outside. If the pool has a ladder or steps, they must be removable, lockable, or surrounded by a separate 48-inch barrier when not in use. The pool must be set back from property lines per the zoning district (typically 5 feet side/rear in residential). Electrical connections for pumps and heaters require L and I permits.
Installing an above-ground pool without a permit: stop-work order and double permit fees per SMC 17F.040.010. Removable ladder left down without secondary barrier: code violation with correction order.
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