Swimming Pools & Spas in Barrow County, GA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Barrow County, Georgia.
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Pool Permits
In unincorporated Barrow County, a residential swimming pool is regulated under the Standard Swimming Pool Code, adopted by reference alongside the county's other technical codes (Barrow County Code § 22-31(c)(2)). Because § 22-32 folds every adopted code into one set of "technical codes," pool construction goes through the same building-permit process Planning and Community Development runs for any other structure before work can begin.
Unincorporated Barrow County Pool Permit Rule
Some RestrictionsBarrow County Code §§ 22-31(c), 22-32
(c)The latest edition of the following codes, as adopted and amended by the state department of community affairs, are hereby adopted by reference as though they were copied fully in this section:(1)Standard Housing Code;(2)Standard Swimming Pool Code; ... ... Sec. 22-32. - Purpose and scope of article. The purpose of this article is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Geor...
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Any private swimming pool in unincorporated Barrow County counts as an accessory use to a dwelling and must be enclosed by a fence or wall at least four feet high with a self-locking gate. Barrow County Code § 89-218(a)(7) also requires the pool to sit inside the principal building's setback line, measured from the surrounding fence or wall.
Pool Fencing Rules in Barrow County
Some RestrictionsBarrow County Code § 89-218(a)(7)
(7)Private recreational facility, such as a swimming pool and bathhouse or cabana, jacuzzi, tennis court, deck or patio.a.Pools must be enclosed by a fence or wall at least four feet in height with a self-locking gate.b.Pools must be located within the principal building setback in accordance with section 89-407. Pool setbacks shall be measured from the surrounding wall or fence.
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