Above-ground pools in Stafford require permits and barrier protection equivalent to in-ground pools when the water depth exceeds the threshold set in Article XIV.
Stafford's Chapter 14 swimming pool article applies to any pool capable of containing water more than 24 inches deep. Above-ground pools meeting this threshold need a building permit and an enclosure that meets the 48-inch barrier rules. Where the pool wall itself serves as the barrier, the access ladder must be removable, lockable, or shielded by a self-closing, self-latching gate so that the pool cannot be entered when unattended.
Above-ground pools without permits or proper ladder controls are subject to citations and orders to install compliant barriers or remove the pool.
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