5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Brevard County, Florida.
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Brevard County Building Department requires permits for all pools, spas, and hot tubs. FL Building Code Ch. 4 and FL §515 Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act apply. Above-ground pools over 24 inches also require permits.
Fla. Stat. Sec. 515.27(1) (Residential Swimming Pool Safety Feature Options)
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 pool must be equipped with an approved safety pool cover; (c) All doors and ...
Brevard County Section 62-2123 designates swimming pools as accessory uses requiring 5-foot setbacks from side and rear lot lines. Pools must be enclosed by a fence or screen enclosure with a secure gate per Section 22-278. Florida Building Code requires 48-inch minimum barrier height.
Fla. Stat. Sec. 515.29(1) (Residential Swimming Pool Barrier Requirements)
A residential swimming pool barrier must have all of the following characteristics: (a) The barrier must be at least 4 feet high on the outside. (b) The barrier may not have any gaps, openings, indentations, protrusions, or structural components that could allow a young child to crawl under, squeeze through, or climb over the barrier. (c) The barrier must be placed around the perimeter of the p...
Brevard County enforces Florida Building Code and FL Statute 515 pool safety standards. Pools built after October 1, 2000 must include at least one approved safety feature. Building permits and inspections are required. The Brevard County DOH Environmental Health Division provides additional pool oversight.
Fla. Stat. § 515.27 — Residential swimming pool safety feature options
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 requir...
Above-ground pools in unincorporated Brevard County must comply with Florida Building Code barrier requirements and Section 62-2123 setback standards. Pools with walls less than 48 inches require additional fencing. Building permits required. The 130 mph wind zone affects structural requirements.
Brevard County requires building and electrical permits for hot tubs and spas. FL §515.25 pool barrier rules apply unless locking safety cover installed. GFCI protection mandatory. Hurricane wind-load anchoring required.
Fla. Stat. § 515.25 — Definitions (portable spa, swimming pool)
(8)  “Portable spa” means a nonpermanent structure intended for recreational bathing, in which all controls and water-heating and water-circulating equipment are an integral part of the product and which is cord-connected and not permanently electrically wired. (9)  “Public swimming pool” means a swimming pool, as defined in s. 514.011(2), which is operated, with or without charge...
4 cities in Brevard County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
3 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
3 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
3 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
3 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
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