Above Ground Pool Laws Indiana

No residential swimming pools are regulated in chapter 42 swimming pools of the 2005 indiana residential code.

Above ground pool laws indiana.

Indiana swimming pool code repealed repealed by fire prevention and building safety commission. Suitable hand holds around perimeter shall be provided where depths are 3 6 or greater. And 2 in indiana after december 31 2008. 13 ir 81 rule 1 1.

Some communities may also forbid swimming pools in side yards. First you ll need to have a swimming pool permit. The residential building code is available here. General provisions and definitions 675 iac 20 1 1 1 title and availability authority.

A contains a class 2 structure. The state also requires owners to keep their pools in either the back or side yard. Violations can bring heavy fines. In many communities above ground pools must be at least 10 feet from buildings.

For above ground pools only. Be aware that these rules apply to inflatable or self installed pools as well. All plans shall show the proper means of egress that conform to 675 iac 20 4 4 14. And b does not contain a class 1 structure.

Ic 22 12 10 2 above ground swimming pool defined sec. Enforcement of the rule is the responsibility of local units of government. Filed aug 14 1989 9 00 a m. 1 for installation on property that.

As added by p l 72 2008 sec 2. Pools cannot be placed over any underground. Once these issues are correct a permit is issued. Swimming pool code rule 1.

Pool location above ground pools are not allowed in the front yard. Fortunately it s relatively easy to stay in accordance with the law. Residential swimming pools are class 2 structures according to ic 22 12 1 5. The state of indiana requires pool owners to construct their pool at least 10 feet away from any other building.

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. Fort wayne indiana swimming pool ordinance effective date. Building departments will review the swimming pool blueprints and identify violations or deficiencies. See indiana residential code for specific requirements.

Single receptacle must be gfci protected or pump must be double insulated with an internal ground. Many of the owners of these pools don t even know it either. Local set back rules must be followed. Access to pools shall be restricted by a 4 barrier around the perimeter of the pool and deck.

State that a single twist lock receptacle shall be used to connect the pool pump motor to the electrical supply.