Following lengthy discussion and input, the Derby City Council took action at its Nov. 28 meeting for staff to take pool code language changes to the Building Trades Advisory board for review. The change would be to the international residential code (IRC) portion of the municipal code. After council feedback, staff brought an amended pool code policy forward for consideration. The updated policy would leave all pool safety requirements currently in the municipal code (needing security fencing, to follow nuisance abatement requirements, etc.) for in-ground and above-ground pools over 24” in height. However, any soft-sided above-ground pools (defined as movable prefabricated swimming pools that are constructed with nonmetallic, molded polymeric walls, or inflatable fabric walls) would be exempt from permitting requirements. Staff reported Derby has permitted and inspected 66 in-ground pools and 16 above-ground pools since 2018.
Source: Derby Informer | News
