Swimming Pools & Spas in Charleston County, SC (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Charleston County, South Carolina.
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Pool Permits
A backyard pool over 24 inches deep needs a Charleston County building permit before construction starts. Only small prefabricated above-ground pools under 24 inches deep and 5,000 gallons skip that step under Sec. 4-20, § 105.2, item 7; in-ground pools and larger above-ground pools fall under the general permit requirement in § 105.1.
Residential Pool Permit Rules, Charleston County
Some RestrictionsCharleston County Code § 4-20, §§ 105.1, 105.2 (item 7); § 4-27, § 112
105.1 Required Permits. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure ... shall first make application; to the Building Official and obtain the required permit. ... 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of "this code" shall not be deemed to grant authorization for an...
Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Charleston County
2 cities in Charleston County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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