Swimming Pools & Spas in Shelby County, TN (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Shelby County, Tennessee.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Shelby County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Pool Permits
In unincorporated Shelby County, a residential swimming pool needs a building permit from the Memphis and Shelby County Office of Construction Code Enforcement. The county enforces the adopted Memphis and Shelby County Residential Code, based on the International Residential Code (IRC).
Shelby County Residential Pool Building Permit
Some RestrictionsMemphis & Shelby County Residential Code, Local Amendment (Ord. 425), Sec. R105.2 exemption 7
Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610mm) deep [are exempt from permit].
Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Shelby County
1 cities in Shelby County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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