FAQ
More Ahwatukee pool questions
Quick answers to common follow ups.
This is an independent referral guide. It connects homeowners with independent providers and may receive compensation. It is not a licensed contractor and it does not do the work.
Questions
Which city handles permits?
Ahwatukee Foothills is a village of Phoenix, so the City of Phoenix does.
Can I keep a dog door?
Phoenix says animal doors are not allowed when the house is part of the barrier.
Which pools need an enclosure under state law?
A.R.S. 36-1681 covers pools 18 inches or more deep and wider than eight feet, intended for swimming.
Is an alarm enough?
No. Phoenix says alarms do not meet the barrier requirement.
Do you build pools?
No. This site is a referral guide.
Sources
Public pages, linked so you can read the source yourself. Rules change, so confirm the current version with the agency before you rely on it.
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