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Swimming Pools & Spas in Cedar Rapids, IA (2026)

2 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Cedar Rapids, Iowa, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

Building a residential pool or spa in Cedar Rapids requires a Building Official permit, and the pool's design and construction must meet the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as adopted into the city's Building Code.

Cedar Rapids Swimming Pool Building Permits

Some Restrictions

Cedar Rapids Municipal Code § 33.06 (Section 105.1)

Any person or person(s) doing work regulated by this code or causing such work shall first make application to the Building Official or designee and obtain the required permit prior to such work.

Fencing & Safety Requirements

Cedar Rapids requires permanently installed pools and spas to meet the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, with local rules requiring backwash and drain water to be de-chlorinated before disposal.

Cedar Rapids Hot Tub and Spa Permit Rules

Some Restrictions

Cedar Rapids Municipal Code § 33.38

3109.1 General. The design and construction of pools and spas shall comply with the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 Edition. ... 320.1 Backwash water and draining water: Backwash water and draining water shall be discharged to an approved disposal system or area on the premises or shall be disposed of by other means approved by the state or local authority. ... Swimming pool drai...

Looking for Linn County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Cedar Rapids city rules.

Swimming Pools & Spas in Linn County