Swimming Pools & Spas in Greenville County, SC (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Greenville County, South Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
Unincorporated Greenville County requires a permit under the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code before building, altering or repairing a residential pool or spa. The Building Safety & Code Enforcement Division charges fees by an adopted schedule, and a first violation draws up to $200, rising to $2,000 per day if it isn't corrected within seven calendar days.
Swimming Pool Permits in Greenville County
Some RestrictionsGreenville County Code § 5-22(j) (Int'l Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 Ed., § 107.4.1)
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code - 2021 Edition ... 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Swimming Pool and Spa Code County of Greenville, SC, and hereinafter referred to as "this code". 105.6.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for all work shall be as in accordance with the schedule as established by the governing authority. ... 107.4.1 Violation Penalties. ... (1) Any person foun...
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Where a house wall serves as part of the barrier, doors and low windows with direct pool access must have an audible alarm. Pedestrian gates must open outward, be self-closing, and self-latching, per the ISPSC adopted by Greenville County.
Door Alarms and Self-Latching Gates Required
Some RestrictionsISPSC Section 305.3 (adopted by Greenville County)
Pedestrian access gates shall open outward away from the pool or spa, shall be self-closing and shall have a self-latching device.
Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Greenville County
1 cities in Greenville County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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