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Swimming Pools & Spas in Springfield, OR (2026)

2 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Springfield, Oregon, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

In the City of Springfield, Oregon, Municipal Code Section 5.202 requires a building permit before anyone constructs an in-ground swimming pool, and the building inspector cannot issue that permit until the submitted plans show full compliance with the enclosure and pool rules in Sections 5.200 through 5.205. The pool also cannot be used until the building inspector completes a final inspection after construction. Skipping any step is a civil infraction under SMC Sections 5.600 to 5.642.

Springfield OR Swimming Pool Building Permits

Some Restrictions

Springfield Municipal Code § 5.202

5.202. Swimming Pools-Building Permits. No in-ground swimming pool shall be constructed without a building permit. No building permit shall be issued until the plans filed with the building inspector's office show full compliance with sections 5.200 to 5.205. No swimming pool shall be used until a final inspection is made by the building inspector after construction is completed in accordance h...

Fencing & Safety Requirements

In the City of Springfield, Oregon, Municipal Code Section 5.200 requires anyone with a swimming pool or other outdoor body of water deeper than 18 inches to completely enclose it with a fence or a wall at least four feet tall with no gaps larger than four inches. Every gate must self-close and self-latch with the latch mounted at least 40 inches above the ground. Violations are civil infractions under SMC Sections 5.600 to 5.642.

Springfield OR Pool Fence Enclosure Rules

Some Restrictions

Springfield Municipal Code § 5.200

5.200. Swimming Pools-Shallow Bodies of Water-Enclosures. (1) Every person, firm, or corporation in possession of land within the city, either as owner, purchaser under contract, lessee, tenant, or licensee, upon which is situated a swimming pool or other outside body of water of a depth of more than 18 inches and designed or used for swimming, dipping, or immersion, shall maintain on the lot a...

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

Swimming Pools & Spas in Lane County