Swimming Pools & Spas in Madison, AL (2026)
2 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Madison, Alabama, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
Above-ground pools require a City of Madison swimming pool permit and the same safety barrier as in-ground pools: a minimum 4-foot barrier meeting Section 305 of the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, in place before the pool is filled.
Above-Ground Pool Rules in Madison, AL
Some RestrictionsCity of Madison Swimming Pool Permit Application
DESCRIPTION / SCOPE OF WORK (please choose): In Ground / Above Ground
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Madison requires a minimum 4-foot-tall barrier around a pool that will not allow passage of a 4-inch sphere, in compliance with Section 305 of the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. The barrier must be in place before the pool is filled.
Pool Fence & Barrier Rules in Madison, AL
Some Restrictions2018 ISPSC Section 305 (City of Madison Pool Barrier Affidavit)
A minimum 4 foot tall fence that will not allow passage of a 4 inch sphere. If a chain link fence or fences with horizontal or diagonal members are used, then additional requirements apply in accordance with Section 305 of the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
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