Swimming Pools & Spas in Bartow County, GA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Bartow County, Georgia.
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Pool Permits
Building a swimming pool in unincorporated Bartow County requires a building permit. Bartow County Code § 18-117 requires a permit to construct any structure, § 18-23 defines a swimming pool as a water-holding structure, and § 18-162's list of permit-exempt work does not include pools, so pool construction must go through the county's standard permit process.
Bartow County Swimming Pool Permit Rule
Some RestrictionsBartow County Code §§ 18-23, 18-117, 18-162
Swimming pool means any artificial water-holding structure with a closed-loop circulation of water through a water treatment system with a return to the pool that is intended for use as a swimming pool and that is over 24 inches in depth at any point and that has a water surface area exceeding 250 square feet, and/or a water volume exceeding 3,250 gallons. ... Any owner, authorized agent, or co...
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Every swimming pool in unincorporated Bartow County must be enclosed with a fence that meets the county's adopted building code, specifically International Residential Code Appendix G. Bartow County Code § 18-125 sets the barrier standard, and public pools carry the added requirement of complying with Bartow County Board of Health regulations.
Bartow County Swimming Pool Fence Rule
Some RestrictionsBartow County Code § 18-125
Any swimming pool shall be enclosed with a fence that is in compliance with the standard building code (International Residential Code), including but not limited to Appendix G. Public swimming pools must also comply with applicable regulations of the Bartow County Board of Health.
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