Swimming Pools & Spas in Lancaster County, SC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Lancaster County, South Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Lancaster County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Pool Permits
Building a pool in unincorporated Lancaster County requires a permit before work starts. Section 7-22 applies the county's building permit ordinance to construction of "every building or structure," and § 7-2 adopts the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as one of the county's optional building codes.
Lancaster County Pool Building Permit
Some RestrictionsLancaster County Code §§ 7-2, 7-22, 7-24
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. ... (a)The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to the construction, alteration, renovation, relocation, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures. ... (a)It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in activity included under section 7-22 of this chapter unless ...
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