Swimming Pools & Spas in Montgomery County, MD (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Montgomery County, Maryland.
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Pool Permits
Montgomery County requires a building permit before constructing or substantially altering a private swimming pool, and won't issue it until the owner also applies for the required pool fence or wall permit.
Montgomery County Private Pool Building Permit
Some RestrictionsMontgomery County Code § 51-5A
An owner must not begin construction or substantial alteration of a private swimming pool without a building permit. The Department of Permitting Services must not issue a building permit for a private swimming pool until the owner has applied for a building permit for the fence or wall required to enclose the pool under Section 51-15. (1990 L.M.C., ch. 1, § 1; FY 1991 L.M.C., ch. 1, § 1; 1996 ...
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Montgomery County requires every private outdoor pool over 18 inches deep to be fully enclosed by a 5-foot fence with a self-closing, self-latching gate.
Montgomery County Pool Fence Requirements
Some RestrictionsMontgomery County Code § 51-16
(a) Fence requirements. The fence or wall enclosing a private swimming pool must be: (1) at least 5 feet high; (2) securely anchored in the ground; (3) not easy to climb or penetrate; and (4) maintained in good condition. (b) Gates and locks. Any gate or door in a fence or wall enclosing a private swimming pool must have a self-closing and self-latching lock or latch on the pool side of the gat...
Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Montgomery County
2 cities in Montgomery County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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