Above-ground pools deeper than 24 inches in West Palm Beach require a permit and must comply with FL §515 barrier and safety requirements. Pool walls 48 inches or higher with removable ladders may serve as the required barrier.
Per FL Building Code, above-ground pools with water depth exceeding 24 inches are regulated as swimming pools requiring permits, electrical bonding for ladders and equipment, and FL §515 barrier compliance. Where the pool wall is at least 48 inches high, the wall itself can serve as the barrier provided the ladder is removable, locked, or surrounded by an approved barrier when the pool is not in use. Pools below 24 inches (kiddie/inflatable) are exempt from permit but must still be supervised. WPB requires tie-down/anchoring for above-ground pools to resist hurricane wind loads. HOAs commonly prohibit above-ground pools in residential subdivisions.
Unpermitted above-ground pool over 24 inches: $250 fine plus permit fee penalty. Non-compliant barrier: FL §515.29 misdemeanor up to $500.
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