Swimming Pools & Spas in Martin County, FL (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Martin County, Florida.
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Pool Permits
Martin County adopts the Florida Building Code for pool construction, and Code of Ordinances Sec. 21.106 sets its own barrier standard: any private pool, hot tub or spa holding more than 24 inches of water needs a 48-inch fence with self-closing, self-latching gates.
Pool and Pool Barrier Rules in Martin County
Some RestrictionsMartin County Code of Ordinances §§ 21.1, 21.9, 21.12, 21.105 and 21.106 (Chapter 21, Building and Housing Regulations, Article 8 — Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs)
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 ...
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Section 21.106 of the Code of Ordinances requires any private pool, hot tub or spa that can hold more than 24 inches of water to be fully surrounded by a fence or approved barrier at least 48 inches high, with self-closing, self-latching gates.
Pool Barrier Rules in Martin County
Heavy RestrictionsMartin County Code of Ordinances §§ 21.105, 21.106 (Ch. 21, Part 2, Art. 8); § 1.97
(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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