How do I know what local laws and regulations are?

Contact your city or municipality for applicable laws and regulations governing above ground pools – these may include the following:

A building permit (not required in all areas, but you should always check)

Safety standards (in certain regions)

Utilities (electricity, laws governing when pools can be filled and drained, etc.)

Laws regarding fencing and boundaries around a yard with a pool

Boundaries of your property

Be sure to select a spot that is far from overhead or underground electrical lines and water and natural gas pipes and make sure you’re not putting your pool near any natural water sources.

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