Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep require permit and barrier compliance. Pool walls 48+ inches may serve as barrier if ladder is removable/lockable. Must meet setback requirements.
Under GA IRC Appendix G, above-ground pools with walls at least 48 inches tall may use those walls as the required barrier, provided the ladder or steps are removable when not in use or enclosed with a self-latching gate. Suwanee building department requires a pool permit for above-ground pools over 24 inches deep. Rear/side yard setbacks per Suwanee UDC apply (typically 10 feet side, 15 feet rear in R-100).
Unpermitted pool: stop-work order, permit-after-the-fact fees, fines up to $1,000/day.
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