5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Gwinnett County Planning & Development requires building, electrical, and plumbing permits for most residential pools. Submittals include site plan showing setbacks, barrier details, and pool construction drawings. Multiple inspections required through final.
Unincorporated Gwinnett requires a minimum 48-inch barrier around residential pools per the Georgia Residential Code (IRC Appendix G). Self-closing, self-latching gates opening away from the pool are mandatory. Pool deeper than 24 inches triggers the requirement.
Private residential pools in unincorporated Gwinnett must meet GA Residential Code safety standards including barriers, drain covers (Virginia Graeme Baker Act), and electrical bonding. Public and semi-public pools are regulated by GA DPH under Rules 511-3-5.
Above-ground pools in unincorporated Gwinnett require a building permit and must meet the same 48-inch barrier standard as in-ground pools when water exceeds 24 inches deep. The pool wall itself may count as part of the barrier if at least 48 inches tall with restricted ladder access.
Hot tubs and spas in unincorporated Gwinnett require electrical permits and must meet NEC Article 680 bonding/GFCI standards. A locking safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 exempts a spa from the 48-inch barrier requirement under IRC Appendix G.
4 cities in Gwinnett County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
5 verified rules • Above-Ground Pools, Fencing Requirements
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