5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Douglas County, Nebraska.
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Douglas County requires building permits for swimming pools, spas, and permanent hot tubs under Omaha Municipal Code Ch. 43 and the 2018 IBC/IRC adopted by Nebraska. GFCI electrical, barrier compliance per IRC Appendix G, and final inspection required before use.
Swimming pools in unincorporated Douglas County must comply with Nebraska's IRC-based pool barrier requirements. A 48-inch minimum barrier with self-latching gates is required, along with building permits.
Residential pools in unincorporated Douglas County must comply with IRC safety standards adopted as part of the county building code. Pools must be enclosed, permitted, and maintained.
Above-ground pools in unincorporated Douglas County are subject to the same IRC-based barrier requirements as in-ground pools. Building permits may be required depending on size.
Omaha and Douglas County treat hot tubs and spas under IRC Appendix G/V per NRS §71-6403. An electrical permit is required for the 240V circuit. A locking safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 may substitute for a fence barrier.
1 cities in Douglas County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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