Swimming Pools & Spas in Pinellas County, FL (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 7 cities in Pinellas County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Pinellas County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Pool Permits

Residential swimming pool construction in unincorporated Pinellas County requires a building permit issued under the Florida Building Code, with plan review through the county Building Services division before any work begins.

Building permit required for residential pools

Some Restrictions

Fla. Stat. § 515.27 - Residential swimming pool safety feature options; penalties

515.27  Residential swimming pool safety feature options; penalties. 515.29  Residential swimming pool barrier requirements. 515.31  Drowning prevention education program; public information publication. 515.33  Information required to be furnished to buyers. 515.35  Rulemaking authority. 515.37  Exemptions. 515.21  Short title. — This cha...

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Fencing & Safety Requirements

Pinellas County enforces the Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act, which requires every new residential pool to have at least one approved safety feature to reduce the risk of child drownings.

Residential swimming pool safety requirements

Heavy Restrictions

Fla. Stat. § 515.27 (Residential Pool Safety Feature Options)

515.27 Residential swimming pool safety feature options; penalties. - (1) In order to pass final inspection and receive a certificate of completion, a 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.

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