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Swimming Pools & Spas in Clinton, MS (2026)

3 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Clinton, Mississippi, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

Clinton requires building permits for swimming pool installation. The Mississippi State Department of Health regulates public and semi-public pools under MS Code Ann. §41-26-1.

Clinton Swimming Pool Permits

Some Restrictions

Fencing Requirements

Clinton's Zoning Ordinance requires every residential swimming pool to be enclosed by a structure or fence at least 4 feet in height with a self-latching gate. Sections 1104, 1204, 1304, and 1404 — covering A-1, R-E, R-1, and R-2 districts — each carry the same enclosure rule. Pools must sit behind the front line of the house, with rim-to-property-line setbacks of 5 feet (A-1), 20 feet (R-E), or 10 feet (R-1, R-2). Mississippi adopts the 2018 IRC, which sets the residential pool barrier standard in Appendix G/AG105.

Pool Fencing Requirements in Clinton, Mississippi

Some Restrictions

Safety Rules

Clinton enforces pool safety requirements including water quality, drain covers, and maintenance standards. The MS State Department of Health oversees public pool safety regulations.

Clinton Pool Safety & Maintenance Rules

Some Restrictions

Looking for Hinds County county-wide rules?

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

Swimming Pools & Spas in Hinds County