Swimming Pools & Spas in Charleston, SC (2026)
1 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Charleston, South Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
Charleston requires residential pool construction to comply with the adopted South Carolina Residential and Building Code, including the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, and in-ground or above-ground pools sited as an accessory use also need the Zoning Administrator's sign-off on setback compliance before work begins.
Charleston Residential Pool Permits
Some RestrictionsCharleston City Code Sec. 7-26
(a)The latest edition of the South Carolina Residential Code and Building Code, as adopted by the state and published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted so that hereafter all building construction, reconstruction, alteration and repairs; including all building materials, electrical systems, gas systems, mechanical systems, plumbing systems and appliances used in connecti...
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