Swimming Pools & Spas in Lake Charles, LA (2026)
1 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Lake Charles, Louisiana, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
Lake Charles requires a building permit for a residential swimming pool under the general permit rule of Sec. 6-38, but Sec. 6-40 exempts one narrow category: prefabricated pools that are less than 36 inches deep never need a permit at all.
Lake Charles Residential Pool Permit Rule
Some RestrictionsLake Charles City Code § 6-40(7)
Exemption from permit requirement of this Code does not grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner that may create a safety hazard or be in violation of any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following: ... (7)Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 36 inches deep.