Swimming Pools & Spas in Richland County, SC (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Richland County, South Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Richland County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Pool Permits
Richland County requires a licensed swimming pool contractor to obtain a building permit before installing any in-ground pool or spa, and adopts the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code for all pool construction.
Pool Permits Required in Richland County
Some RestrictionsRichland County Code § 6-168(a)-(b)
There is hereby adopted by the county council the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa (ISPSC) Code with Modifications, including Chapter 1 (Administration), and all amendments thereto... A licensed swimming pool contractor shall be responsible for securing a permit from the county building official for the installation of any in-ground swimming pool or spa. In the event an approved wall, f...
Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Richland County
1 cities in Richland County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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