Swimming Pools & Spas in Clayton County, GA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Clayton County, Georgia.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Clayton County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Pool Permits
Building a residential pool in unincorporated Clayton County requires a building permit, with fees of $105.00 for a private pool and $280.00 for a public one under Section 18-47(d)(5). Only prefabricated pools under 24 inches deep are exempt from the permit requirement in Section 18-41(a).
Swimming Pool Permits in Clayton County, Georgia
Some RestrictionsClayton County Code §§ 18-41(a)(6), 18-47(d)(5)
(6)Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep. ... (5)Swimming pools: .....a.For each swimming pool: .....1.Public pool .....$280.002.Private pool .....105.00b.Pool filling system, including backflow prevention .....4.20c.Each water heater and/or vent .....4.20d.Gas piping system, each unit .....4.20e.Backwash receptor .....4.20
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