Swimming Pools & Spas in Beaufort County, SC (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Beaufort County, South Carolina.
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Pool Permits
Beaufort County treats swimming pools as structures subject to its adopted building codes, and its fee schedule sets a specific inspection charge for pools: $40.00 for a residential single-family pool and $60.00 for a multifamily or public pool, under Code of Ordinances § 74-102(2). No permit is issued until the required fee is paid.
Beaufort County Swimming Pool Permit Fee
Some RestrictionsBeaufort County Code of Ordinances § 74-102(2)
For the inspection of swimming pools, the following schedule shall apply:a.Residential pools (single family), $40.00.b.Multifamily or public pools, $60.00.
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Beaufort County requires any swimming pool or ornamental pond deeper than two feet, plus every hot tub and spa, to be enclosed by child-resistant fencing at least four feet tall. Gates need a childproof latch, and hot tubs can substitute a locking 150-pound cover.
Beaufort County Pool Fencing Rules
Some RestrictionsBeaufort County Community Development Code § 4.2.170
A.Fencing. All swimming pools and ornamental ponds and pools having a depth greater than two feet, and all hot tubs and spas shall be enclosed by fencing of a type that is not readily accessible by children and that contains no opening larger than four inches. B.Height of Fencing. Fencing shall be not less than four feet in height and, if equipped with a gate, shall have a childproof latch. Max...
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