Swimming Pools & Spas in Long Beach, MS (2026)
3 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Long Beach, Mississippi, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
Long Beach 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.
Long Beach Swimming Pool Permits
Some RestrictionsFencing Requirements
The William Lee Montjoy Pool Safety Act (Miss. Code §45-43-1 et seq.) sets statewide minimum pool barrier rules that Long Beach enforces in addition to local code. Outdoor residential pools deeper than 24 inches must be enclosed by a fence or wall at least four feet high with no gaps that pass a 4-inch sphere. Gates must be self-closing, self-latching, open outward from the pool, and have latches at least 60 inches above the ground or with locking hardware. State law expressly does not exempt pool yards from additional local ordinance requirements.
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Heavy RestrictionsSafety Rules
Long Beach enforces pool safety requirements including water quality, drain covers, and maintenance standards. The MS State Department of Health oversees public pool safety regulations.
Long Beach Pool Safety & Maintenance Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for Harrison County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Long Beach city rules.
Swimming Pools & Spas in Harrison County →