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Swimming Pools & Spas in Rock Hill, SC (2026)

1 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Rock Hill, South Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

Rock Hill, South Carolina requires a building permit to construct a residential swimming pool under City Code § 10-71, with one narrow carve-out: § 10-74(9) exempts only prefabricated above-ground pools under 24 inches deep and 5,000 gallons or less. Any larger or in-ground pool needs a permit before work starts.

Rock Hill Residential Pool Permit Rules

Some Restrictions

Rock Hill City Code §§ 10-71, 10-74(9)

Sec. 10-71. - Required. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure ... shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit. ... Sec. 10-74. - Work exempt from permit. ... Permits shall not be required for the following: Building: ... (9)Prefabricated swimming ...

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

Swimming Pools & Spas in York County