5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Pasco County, Florida.
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Construction or renovation of any in-ground or above-ground pool, spa, or hot tub in unincorporated Pasco County requires a building permit from Building Construction Services. In-ground pools need engineered drawings signed and sealed by a Florida-licensed architect or engineer, and every application must include a completed Swimming Pool, Spa and/or Hot Tub Safety Act affidavit identifying the barrier to be used.
Pasco County Building Construction Services, Permit Submittal Requirements - Residential Pool and Spa
PERMIT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS - RESIDENTIAL POOL AND SPA. General Scope: New construction or renovation for all in-ground and above-ground pools. ... For In-Ground: Building Plans Must be signed and sealed by a Florida Licensed Architect or Engineer ... A completed site-specific Swimming Pool Safety Affirmation identifying required barriers to be used is required. When using a mesh safety barri...
Every private swimming pool in unincorporated Pasco County must be walled, fenced, or enclosed by a barrier at least 4 feet high, kept in good condition, with no openings greater than 4 inches except gates. Metal or wire fencing must be at least 11.5 gauge, and screen-mesh enclosures must sit back at least 5 feet from side and rear lines.
Pasco County Land Development Code, Sec. 530.4(D) (Private Swimming Pools)
D. The swimming pool shall be walled, fenced, or enclosed so as to prevent uncontrolled access from the street or adjacent property. The barrier shall be at least four (4) feet in height, shall be maintained in good condition, and meet the following conditions: 1. No openings shall be greater than four (4) inches in width, except for necessary gates. 2. Metal or wire, if allowed to be used as f...
Pasco County enforces the Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (FL §515). At least one approved safety feature is required. Applicants must provide a pool layout showing the pool perimeter in relation to existing structures, accessory buildings, and lanai foundations.
Fla. Stat. § 515.27 (Residential swimming pool safety features)
residential swimming pool must meet at least one of the following requirements relating to pool safety features: (a) The pool must be isolated from access to a home by an enclosure that meets the pool barrier requirements of s.
Above-ground pools in Pasco County must comply with Florida Building Code barrier requirements and FL §515. Pools with walls 48 inches or higher may serve as their own barrier. Building permits are required for permanent installations.
Pasco County requires electrical and building permits for hot tub and spa installations. Pool safety barrier rules under FL §515 apply unless a locking safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 is used.
Fla. Stat. § 515.29 (Residential swimming pool barrier requirements)
F.S. 515.29 Residential swimming pool barrier requirements. (1) A residential swimming pool barrier must have all of the following characteristics: (a) The barrier must be at least 4 feet high on the outside. (b) The barrier may not have any gaps, openings, indentations, protrusions, or structural components that could allow a young child to crawl under, squeeze through, or climb over the barri...
3 cities in Pasco County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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