Swimming Pools & Spas in Clark County, WA (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Clark County, Washington.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
A building permit is required to build an in-ground or above-ground swimming pool or spa in unincorporated Clark County. Construction follows the state-amended International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and International Residential Code, adopted by reference in Clark County Code Chapter 14.01.
Swimming Pool Building Permits in Unincorporated Clark County
Some RestrictionsCCC 14.01.010
The following documents are hereby adopted by reference: ... (3) The International Residential Code (IRC) ... adopted and amended by the state of Washington, Chapter 51-51 WAC; ... (10) The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, by the International Code Council, Inc., and as ... amended by the state of Washington, Chapter 51-51 WAC.
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Residential hot tubs and spas are regulated under the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and IRC adopted in Clark County Code 14.01.010. Many require electrical and building permits, and spas without a locking safety cover must be enclosed by a compliant pool barrier.
Hot Tub and Spa Rules in Clark County, Washington
Some RestrictionsCCC 14.01.010
The following documents are hereby adopted by reference: ... (10) The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, by the International Code Council, Inc., and as currently, or hereafter, amended by the state of Washington, Chapter 51-51 WAC.
Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Clark County
1 cities in Clark County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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