Above Ground Pool Laws Indiana

Single receptacle must be gfci protected or pump must be double insulated with an internal ground.

Above ground pool laws indiana. General provisions and definitions 675 iac 20 1 1 1 title and availability authority. Pools cannot be placed over any underground. Filed aug 14 1989 9 00 a m. First you ll need to have a swimming pool permit.

Swimming pool code rule 1. As added by p l 72 2008 sec 2. Indiana swimming pool code repealed repealed by fire prevention and building safety commission. State that a single twist lock receptacle shall be used to connect the pool pump motor to the electrical supply.

Suitable hand holds around perimeter shall be provided where depths are 3 6 or greater. A contains a class 2 structure. Residential swimming pools are class 2 structures according to ic 22 12 1 5. Pool location above ground pools are not allowed in the front yard.

Fortunately it s relatively easy to stay in accordance with the law. Ic 22 12 10 2 above ground swimming pool defined sec. The state also requires owners to keep their pools in either the back or side yard. This chapter applies only to an above ground swimming pool that is sold.

Once these issues are correct a permit is issued. And b does not contain a class 1 structure. This involves submitting a full set of blueprints to the local municipality s building department. Local set back rules must be followed.

Fort wayne indiana swimming pool ordinance effective date. 13 ir 81 rule 1 1. Violations can bring heavy fines. In many communities above ground pools must be at least 10 feet from buildings.

And 2 in indiana after december 31 2008. Marion county will not let you build an in ground pool without a variance unless the total finished square footage of your house exceeds the total square footage of all your accessory improvement after the pool deck are installed acessory uses include garage pool deck patios and outbuildings etc. Enforcement of the rule is the responsibility of local units of government. 1 for installation on property that.

The residential building code is available here. All plans shall show the proper means of egress that conform to 675 iac 20 4 4 14. For above ground pools only. No residential swimming pools are regulated in chapter 42 swimming pools of the 2005 indiana residential code.

The state of indiana requires pool owners to construct their pool at least 10 feet away from any other building. See indiana residential code for specific requirements. Above ground pool walls are an acceptable barrier if over 4. Access to pools shall be restricted by a 4 barrier around the perimeter of the pool and deck.

Building departments will review the swimming pool blueprints and identify violations or deficiencies.