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Swimming Pools
The installation of an in-ground swimming pool requires a zoning / building permit.

Above ground pools require a zoning permit and do not require construction
drawings.
Applications for a Swimming Pool Permit require the following:

Permit Office 1. A completed Zoning/Building application & associated fee
2. One complete set of construction drawings including site plan.
Mon-Fri (Preferably PFD electronic version)
8 a.m. -5 p.m.
Construction drawings of the cross section view for in-ground pool
1840 Simon Kenton Way indicating:
Suite 3400 a. All water depths
Covington KY, 41011-2999 b. Floor and wall slopes
c. Dimension and height of diving board above the water line (if applicable)
859-957-2408 d. Antisiphon device information
See attached drawing for example of required information. No construction

drawings are required for above ground pools.
Main:
Site plan indicating:
859-331-8980
a. Location of all existing and proposed easements
b. Identification of any street adjacent to the property
Fax: c. Proposed or existing septic tank, leach field, or other septic system shall be
859-331-8987 shown to scale
d. Property lines with bearing and dimensions
Website: e. Location of existing and proposed building(s) and uses. The distance from
www.pdskc.org the existing and proposed building to the front and/or right of way lines, side
and rear lines
f. Location of driveway, sidewalks, and other off street parking areas as well as
type of surfacing used
g. Provisions for erosion control, hillside slippage, and sedimentation indicating
the temporary and permanent control practices and measures which will be
implemented during all phases of clearing, grading, and construction
h. Water drainage and grading lines
i. The existing and proposed topography, shown by contours with intervals not
to exceed five feet.
3. Fence/Pool enclosure drawing:

a. A detailed pool enclosure drawing showing the type, height, and opening
must be submitted at the same time as the permit application submission
(see attached example)
4. Required information for contractor:

a. An affidavit of assurances, pursuant to KRS 198B.060(10)
b. Occupational license number for the city/county work is being performed
c. Proof of Kentucky Workers Compensation coverage & liability insurance
Residential swimming pool regulations are located in the 2013 Kentucky Residential
Code all others are regulated by the 2013 Kentucky Building Code. Please check
your deed restrictions as our office does not enforce these requirements.
Required information can be emailed to [email protected] in PDF format.

After receipt of permit paperwork our office will contact you for credit card
payment
Please note: Electrical work is to be applied for by the licensed contractor on

separate permit.
Safety Regulations
For
Residential In-Ground Swimming Pools
From the 2018 Kentucky Residential Code and
American National Standard for Residential Inground Swimming Pools
As enforced by Planning and Development Services of Kenton County
1840 Simon Kenton Way, Suite 3400, Covington, KY 41011-2999 859-331-8980

Requirements for Residential In-Ground Swimming Pool Permits
Existing House Where a wall of a dwelling serves as

part of the barrier, special conditions
must be met. See page 2.
List access gate type, size and direction of swing. Gate must be self closing, self latching
List all diving board and pool specifications, showing that the board is designed for the pool to be installed.
Skimmer
Show pool drainage system to be installed and

list all drain sizes and drain cover types.
Dual main drain Show pool egress types and locations in-
cluding steps and ladders
List pool type and size including depths at both shallow and deep ends
Show fence type and height; include dimensions of any openings.
2
Diving Board and Pool Depth Specifications
Diving board and pool specifications may look similar to the drawing below. It is important to verify
the proper diving board is installed on the appropriate pool to meet all safety requirements.
6” R (Max.)
Water Line
2’-9” 2’-9”
3
1
Steepest Allowable
Slope
WA AB BC CD DE
W = Deep End Wall E = Shallow End Wall
Table 1– Minimum Water Envelope

Pool Minimum Depths at Point Minimum Widths at Point Minimum Lengths Between Points
Type
A B C D A B C D WA AB BC CD DE WE
O Manufactured Diving Equipment is Prohibited
I 6’-0” 7’-6” 5’-0” 2’-9” 10’-0” 12’-0” 10’-0” 8’-0” 1’-6” 7’-0” 7’-6” Varies 6’-0” 28’-9”
II 6’-0” 7’-6” 5’-0” 2’-9” 12’-0” 15’-0” 12’-0” 8’-0” 1’-6” 7’-0” 7’-6” Varies 6’-0” 28’-9”
III 6’-10” 8’-0” 5’-0” 2’-9” 12’-0” 15’-0” 12’-0” 8’-0” 2’-0” 7’-6” 9’-0” Varies 6’-0” 31’-3”
IV 7’-8” 8’-6” 5’-0” 2’-9” 15’-0” 18’-0” 15’-0” 9’-0” 2’-6” 8’-0” 10’-6” Varies 6’-0” 33’-9”
V 8’-6” 9’-0” 5’-0” 2’-9” 15’-0” 18’-0” 15’-0” 9’-0” 3’-0” 9’-0” 12’-0” Varies 6’-0” 36’-9”
Note
1. *Minimum length between points CD may vary based upon water depth at point D and the slope between points C & D
2. Pool drawings are not to scale
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Barrier Requirements
326.8 Barrier Requirements. The provisions of this section shall control the design of barriers for residential swimming
pools. These design controls are intended to provide protection against potential drownings and near drownings by re-
stricting access to swimming pools.
326.8.1 Outdoor Swimming Pool. An outdoor in-ground swimming pool shall be surrounded by a barrier which shall com-
ply with the following:
• The top of the barrier shall be at least 48 inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier which faces
away from the swimming pool.
• The maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches measured on
the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool.
See illustrations on pages 3 and 4 for more requirements regarding pool barriers and access gates.
326.8.1 Item 9 Where a wall of a dwelling serves as part of the barrier one of the following conditions shall be met:
• The pool shall be equipped with a powered safety cover in compliance with ASTM F 1346
• Doors with direct access to the pool through that wall shall be equipped with an alarm which produces an au-
dible warning when the door and/or its screen, if present, are opened. The alarm shall be listed and labeled in
accordance with UL 2017. The deactivation switch(es) shall be located at least 54 inches above the threshold
of the door; or
• Other means of protection, such as self-closing doors with self-latching devices, which are approved by the
governing body, shall be acceptable as long as the degree of protection afforded is not less than the protec-
tion afforded by the items described above.
326.8.4 Barrier Exceptions. Spas or hot tubs with a safety cover which comply with ASTM F 1346 shall be exempt from
the provisions of this appendix.
R326.8.3 Prohibited locations. Barriers shall be located to prohibit permanent structures, equipment or similar objects
from being used to climb them.
R326.9 Locations. Private swimming pools shall not encroach on any front or side yard required by this code or
by the governing zoning laws, unless in accordance with specific rules of the jurisdiction in which the pool is located.
A wall of a swimming pool shall not be located less than 6 feet (1829mm) from any rear or side property lines or 10 feet
(3048mm) from any street property line, unless in accordance with the specific rules of the jurisdiction in which the pool is
located.
R326.10 Entrapment Protection for Swimming Pool and Spa Suction Outlets. Suction outlets shall be designed and
installed in accordance with ANSI/APSP-7
4
Regulations for Various Pool Barrier Construction Types
Solid Barrier
Solid barriers which do not have openings, such as a masonry or stone
wall, shall not contain indentations or protrusions except for normal
construction tolerances and tooled masonry joints.
Pool Barriers Containing Openings

The maximum allowable spacing between vertical members of the pool barrier (fence) is determined by the distance
between the tops of the horizontal members of the pool barrier (fence).
Fence with Vertical and Horizontal Members

Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members, and the
distance between the tops of the horizontal members is less than 24 inches
(610 mm), the horizontal members shall be located on the swimming pool side of
the fence. Spacing between vertical members shall not exceed 1 3/4
- 24”
inches (44 mm) in width. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical
members, spacing within the cutouts shall not exceed 1 3/4 inches (44 mm) in
width.
- 24”
Exception: When intermediate horizontal members are located 34 inch-

es or more above grade, the spacing between vertical members shall
not exceed 4 inches in width.
4”
Fence with Vertical and Horizontal Members

Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members, and
the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is 24 inches
(610 mm) or more, spacing between vertical members shall not exceed 4
inches (102 mm).
+24”
Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing

within the cutouts shall not exceed 1 3/4
inches (44 mm) in width.
5
Regulations for Various Pool Barrier Construction Types
Chain Link Fence or Lattice
Maximum mesh size for chain link fences shall be a 2 1/4-inch (57 mm) square, unless the fence has slats
fastened at the top or the bottom which reduce the openings to not more than 1 3/4 inches (44 mm).
Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members, such as a lattice fence, the maximum opening formed by
the diagonal members shall not be more than 1 3/4 inches (44 mm).
Pedestrian Access Gates
Access gates shall comply with the requirements of items 1 through 7, and shall be equipped to accommodate a
locking device. Pedestrian access gates shall open outward away from the pool, and shall be self-closing and have a
self-latching device. Gates, other than pedestrian access gates, shall have a self-latching device.
Pedestrian access gates shall open outward away

from the pool, and shall be self-closing and have The latching device must be located at least 48”above the
a self-latching device. bottom of the access gate.
Where the release mechanism of the self-latching device

is located less than 48 inches (1219 mm) above grade
from the bottom of the gate, the release mechanism and
openings shall comply with the following:
48” Minimum
The release mechanism shall be located on the

pool side of the gate at least 3 inches (76 mm)
below the top of the gate; and the gate and barrier shall
have no opening larger than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) within 18
inches (457 mm) of the release mechanism.

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Swimming Pools

The installation of an in-ground swimming pool requires a zoning / building permit.

Applications for a Swimming Pool Permit require the following:

See attached drawing for example of required information. No construction

3. Fence/Pool enclosure drawing:

4. Required information for contractor:

Required information can be emailed to [email protected] in PDF format.

Please note: Electrical work is to be applied for by the licensed contractor on

1840 Simon Kenton Way, Suite 3400, Covington, KY 41011-2999 859-331-8980

Existing House Where a wall of a dwelling serves as

Show pool drainage system to be installed and

Show fence type and height; include dimensions of any openings.

W = Deep End Wall E = Shallow End Wall

Table 1– Minimum Water Envelope

Pool Barriers Containing Openings

Fence with Vertical and Horizontal Members

Exception: When intermediate horizontal members are located 34 inch-

Fence with Vertical and Horizontal Members

Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing

Chain Link Fence or Lattice

Pedestrian Access Gates

Pedestrian access gates shall open outward away

Where the release mechanism of the self-latching device

The release mechanism shall be located on the

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