2 rules for unincorporated Martin County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
A Martin County Building Department permit is required for any residential swimming pool, spa, or hot tub installation, and a separate permit is required for the pool barrier (fence). Construction must comply with Martin County Code Ch. 21, Pt. 2, Art. 8 and the Florida Building Code.
Florida Statutes Chapter 515
Therefore, it is the intent of the Legislature that all new residential swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs be equipped with at least one pool safety feature as specified in this chapter. It is also the intent of the Legislature that the Department of Health be responsible for producing its own or adopting a nationally recognized publication that provides the public with information on drowning ...
Residential pool barriers in Martin County must meet the Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (Fla. Stat. ch. 515) and Martin County Code Ch. 21, Pt. 2, Art. 8 (Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs). Barriers must be at least 48 inches high with no gaps greater than 4 inches, and gate latches at least 54 inches above grade.
Florida Statutes Chapter 515
(2) “Barrier” means a fence, dwelling wall, or nondwelling wall, or any combination thereof, which completely surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool, especially access from the residence or from the yard outside the barrier.
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