Above-ground pools in Winston-Salem deeper than 24 inches require building permits and barrier protection. Pools with walls at least 48 inches high can use the pool wall as the barrier if the ladder is removable or secured when not in use.
The NC Residential Code allows the pool wall itself to serve as the required barrier for above-ground pools where the wall is at least 48 inches high. In that case, the access ladder or steps must be removable and secured when the pool is not in use, or must be surrounded by a barrier meeting the full 48-inch standard. Setbacks typically require 10 feet from property lines. Electrical connections for pumps and heaters require permits and GFCI protection. Inflatable and soft-sided pools over 24 inches deep are treated the same as permanent pools for barrier requirements. Decks built around above-ground pools require separate deck permits if over 30 inches above grade.
Failure to secure ladders or install required barriers is a code violation and can trigger orders to drain the pool until corrected.
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