5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Harrison County, Mississippi.
Verified from official government sources
Harrison County requires building permits for swimming pool installation. The Mississippi State Department of Health regulates public and semi-public pools under MS Code Ann. §41-26-1.
Harrison County requires 48-inch pool barriers with self-closing, self-latching gates under adopted IRC Appendix G. Gate latches must be 54+ inches high, openings ≤4 inches. Door alarms required for house doors opening to pool. Hurricane-rated anchoring recommended for Gulf Coast.
Harrison County enforces pool safety requirements including water quality, drain covers, and maintenance standards. The MS State Department of Health oversees public pool safety regulations.
Harrison County requires permits for above-ground pools over 24 inches deep or 5,000 gallons under IRC/MS building code. Gulfport and Biloxi require 48-inch barrier per MS State Swimming Pool Law §41-101. Coastal wind load standards apply.
Harrison County requires electrical permits for hot tub 240V installations. Gulfport and Biloxi apply MS Swimming Pool Law §41-101 barrier rules; locking safety covers (ASTM F1346) satisfy barrier requirements. Coastal wind loads apply to gazebos/enclosures.
3 cities in Harrison County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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