Swimming Pools & Spas in Alachua County, FL (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Alachua County, Florida.
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Pool Permits
A residential or public swimming pool built in unincorporated Alachua County must comply with Chapter 424 of the Florida Building Code, per County Code § 334.02, and is subject to the county's standard building-permit inspection sequence: an excavation/rebar inspection and a final inspection confirming required safety enclosures before a certificate of completion issues.
Swimming Pool Construction Permit, Alachua County
Some RestrictionsAlachua County Code § 334.02; § 331.03 (FBC § 110.3, item 7)
Sec. 334.02. - Construction. Construction of public and private swimming pools shall be in accordance with Chapter 424 of the Florida Building Code Building. ... 7.Swimming pool inspection.•First inspection to be made after excavation and installation of reinforcing steel, bonding and main drain, and prior to placing of concrete.•Final inspection to be made when the swimming pool is complete an...
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Alachua County follows the Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (F.S. Ch. 515) and the Florida Building Code. Per F.S. 515.27, new residential pools must meet at least one of five safety options: a 4-foot barrier compliant with F.S. 515.29; an approved ASTM F1346 safety pool cover; exit alarms on doors/windows providing direct pool access (minimum 85 dB at 10 ft); self-closing, self-latching home-door devices with releases at least 54 inches above the floor; or an ASTM F2208 pool alarm.
Pool Barrier and Safety Requirements (Alachua County, FL)
Some RestrictionsF.S. 515.27
F.S. 515.27 Residential swimming pool safety feature options; penalties. (1) In order to pass final inspection and receive a certificate of completion, a residential swimming pool must meet at least one of the following requirements relating to pool safety features: (a) The pool must be isolated from access to a home by an enclosure that meets the pool barrier requirements of s. 515.29; (b) The...
Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Alachua County
1 cities in Alachua County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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