Swimming Pools & Spas in Kauai County, HI (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Kauai County, Hawaii.
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Pool Permits
On Kaua'i (Kaua'i County), an in-ground or above-ground residential pool needs a building permit under Section 105.1. Section 105.2 exempts only prefabricated pools accessory to a Group R occupancy whose walls sit entirely above grade and whose capacity is 5,000 gallons or less.
Kaua'i County Swimming Pool Permit Rule
Some RestrictionsKaua'i County Code § 12-2.2 (IBC §§ 105.1, 105.2)
105.1 Required. ... No person, firm or corporation shall erect, construct, enlarge, repair, move, alter, improve, remove, convert, or demolish any building or structure in the County of Kaua'i, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a separate building permit for each such building or structure from the building official. ... A building permit shall not be required for the follow...
Fencing & Safety Requirements
On Kaua'i (Kaua'i County), Building Code Section 3109.2 requires every public swimming pool to be completely enclosed by a fence or screen at least 4 feet high, with openings too small to pass a 4-inch sphere and gates that close and latch themselves. Hotel guest pools are the code's only stated exception; the Building Division enforces the rule through the permit process.
Kaua'i Public Swimming Pool Fencing Requirements
Some RestrictionsKaua'i County Code § 12-2.2(57) (IBC § 3109.2)
3109.2 Public swimming pools. Public swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence at least 4 feet (1290 mm) in height or a screen enclosure. Openings in the fence shall not permit the passage of a 4-inch-diameter (102 mm) sphere. The fence or screen enclosure shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching gates. Exception: Swimming, dipping or wading pools located on the premis...
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