Swimming Pools & Spas in DeKalb County, GA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of DeKalb County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Pool Permits
DeKalb County exempts prefabricated above-ground pools shallower than 24 inches from building permits, though the county's separate pool-barrier rule still applies once it's set up.
DeKalb Above-Ground Pool Permit Exemption
Some RestrictionsDeKalb County Code § 7-30(d)(1)(F)
(d)Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from the permit requirements of this section shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this chapter or any other laws or ordinances of the county. Permits shall not be required for the following:(1)Building:(A)Fences not over eight (8) feet (2440 mm) high.(B)Retaining walls which are ...
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Unincorporated DeKalb County requires every outdoor pool, in-ground or above-ground, to have a barrier at least five feet tall that keeps children and pets from wandering in unsupervised.
DeKalb County Pool Barrier Fence Rule
Some RestrictionsDeKalb County Code § 13-202(a)
(a)Pool barrier. Each public and residential outdoor pool, including in-ground and above-ground pool facilities, shall be completely enclosed by a separate effective barrier.(1)Construction. Examples of effective pool barriers are a fence, wall or building that does not permit entrance or access into the pool area. Barriers shall be constructed so as to facilitate control of bather entry into t...
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