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Swimming Pools & Spas in Warrick County, IN (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Warrick County, Indiana.

Verified from official government sources

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

Pool Permits

Building a residential in-ground pool or an above-ground pool deeper than three and one-half feet in unincorporated Warrick County, Indiana requires a Building Commissioner permit under Warrick County Code Section 150.15; the fee schedule in Section 150.17 sets it at $100 for an in-ground pool and $50 for a qualifying above-ground pool.

Warrick County Swimming Pool Permits

Some Restrictions

Warrick County Code §§ 150.15, 150.17, 150.40(A)(7)

A permit shall be required before beginning any new construction of any building or structure or before beginning any structural improvement to any building or structure not hereinafter exempted, the cost of which construction or improvements exceeds $2,500; or is more than 120 square feet; or before beginning construction of any improvement to any building or structure involving modification, ...

Fencing & Safety Requirements

In unincorporated Warrick County, Indiana, a semi-public pool, including one at a short-term rental or tourist home, that operates without a lifeguard under the § 93.03 shallow-water exemption must be completely enclosed by a secure, locked fence or barrier under Warrick County Code § 93.05(B)(2), plus post "NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY" signage.

Warrick County Semi-Public Pool Fencing Rule

Some Restrictions

Warrick County Code § 93.05(B)

§ 93.05 LIFEGUARD AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. ... (B) Any semi-public pool operating without a lifeguard pursuant to the water surface area calculation exemption established in § 93.03 must strictly adhere to the following: (1) Prominent "NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY" signage must be posted. (2) The pool area must be completely enclosed by a secure, locked fence or physical barrier that meets all state an...

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