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.

Building departments will review the swimming pool blueprints and identify violations or deficiencies. First you ll need to have a swimming pool permit. Swimming pool code rule 1. All plans shall show the proper means of egress that conform to 675 iac 20 4 4 14.

Fortunately it s relatively easy to stay in accordance with the law. For above ground pools only. The state of indiana requires pool owners to construct their pool at least 10 feet away from any other building. Single receptacle must be gfci protected or pump must be double insulated with an internal ground.

Enforcement of the rule is the responsibility of local units of government. This involves submitting a full set of blueprints to the local municipality s building department. In many communities above ground pools must be at least 10 feet from buildings. The residential building code is available here.

Above ground pool walls are an acceptable barrier if over 4. State that a single twist lock receptacle shall be used to connect the pool pump motor to the electrical supply. Ic 22 12 10 2 above ground swimming pool defined sec. Fort wayne indiana swimming pool ordinance effective date.

Suitable hand holds around perimeter shall be provided where depths are 3 6 or greater. Filed aug 14 1989 9 00 a m. Indiana swimming pool code repealed repealed by fire prevention and building safety commission. Pools cannot be placed over any underground.

This chapter applies only to an above ground swimming pool that is sold. General provisions and definitions 675 iac 20 1 1 1 title and availability authority. A contains a class 2 structure. And 2 in indiana after december 31 2008.

Violations can bring heavy fines. As added by p l 72 2008 sec 2. 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. Access to pools shall be restricted by a 4 barrier around the perimeter of the pool and deck.

Pool location above ground pools are not allowed in the front yard. The state also requires owners to keep their pools in either the back or side yard. And b does not contain a class 1 structure. Some communities may also forbid swimming pools in side yards.

Residential swimming pools are class 2 structures according to ic 22 12 1 5. Local set back rules must be followed. 1 for installation on property that. Once these issues are correct a permit is issued.

See indiana residential code for specific requirements.