5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Dane County, Wisconsin.
Verified from official government sources
Dane County requires building permits for pools, spas, and hot tubs. WI Uniform Dwelling Code governs. Inspections required.
Residential swimming pools in unincorporated Dane County must meet Wisconsin building code barrier requirements (48-inch minimum fencing) and local building permit requirements.
Residential pool safety in unincorporated Dane County follows Wisconsin Administrative Code SPS 390 and requires a building permit. Anti-entrapment drain covers and GFCI electrical protection are required.
Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep in unincorporated Dane County require a building permit and must meet the same fencing requirements as in-ground pools.
Hot tubs and spas in Dane County are regulated under Wis. Admin. Code SPS 390 (ISPSC) and state electrical code SPS 316. A 240V dedicated GFCI circuit requires an electrical permit in Madison (MGO §29.07). Locking safety covers meeting ASTM F1346 can satisfy the UDC barrier requirement.
4 cities in Dane County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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