Swimming Pools & Spas in Prince George's County, MD (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Prince George's County, Maryland.

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

Pool Permits

Prince George's County requires a DPIE building permit to construct almost any residential swimming pool. Section 4-244 exempts only small prefabricated above-ground pools under 24 inches deep and 5,000 gallons with a four-foot fence; everything larger, including any in-ground pool, needs a permit costing $297 in-ground or $132 above-ground under the county's Table of Fees.

PG County Residential Swimming Pool Permits

Some Restrictions

Prince George's County Code § 4-244(a)(1)(h); Table of Fees § 2-253.63

(h)Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a one- and two-family dwelling occupancy (not any other use group or public swimming pool) that are less than 24 inches deep, are not greater than 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground provided a four-foot fence is installed around the pool perimeter. ... Table of Fees, § 2-253.63: "Swimming Pool (Above-ground/Restoration) - Residenti...

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Fencing & Safety Requirements

Prince George's County requires every outdoor pool, spa, or hot tub, public or residential, to be surrounded by a compliant barrier under Section 4-209 of the County Code. The barrier must stand at least six feet above finished ground, with no more than a two-inch gap beneath it over soft ground, and gates need a self-latching device mounted at least 72 inches high.

PG County Pool Fence and Barrier Rules

Some Restrictions

Prince George's County Code § 4-209(a),(b)

(a)Section 305.2 (ISPSC) is amended to read as follows: Outdoor swimming pools and spas shall include all Public and Residential pools and spas that shall be surrounded by a barrier that complies with Sections 305.2.1 through 305.7 (ISPSC).(b)Section 305.2.1 (ISPSC) is amended to read as follows: "Barrier Height and Clearances." Barrier heights and clearances shall be in accordance with all of ...

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