Swimming Pools & Spas in Nash County, NC (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Nash County, North Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
In unincorporated Nash County, a residential swimming pool counts as a structure, so building it without a permit from the building inspection department first is unlawful under Nash County Code Sec. 6-4. There is no pool-specific chapter; the general permit-required section covers any structure that is erected, constructed, altered, or enlarged.
Nash County Pool Building Permit
Some RestrictionsNash County Code § 6-4
No person shall locate, erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair or relocate any building or structure without first having obtained a permit from the building inspection department. No permit shall be required for any repairs at a cost of less than $500.00. ... Permits will be issued only upon approval by the county health department that land is suitable for its intended use.
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Unincorporated Nash County requires every outdoor swimming pool on residential, office-institutional or commercial property to be protected by a fence under the Unified Development Ordinance. The pool section also sets a 5-foot minimum separation between a detached pool and the principal building, measured to the water's edge.
Swimming Pool Fencing, Nash County
Some RestrictionsNash County Unified Development Ordinance § 11-4.75(A), (C)
11-4.75.Swimming Pool.(A)Where Required. All residential, OI, and commercial districts. ... (C)Security Fencing. Swimming pools located outdoors shall be protected by a fence in accordance with Article II, Section 2-4.171-(a) Swimming Pool Barrier.
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