Swimming Pools & Spas in Whitfield County, GA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Whitfield County, Georgia.
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Pool Permits
In unincorporated Whitfield County, no swimming pool may be installed without a permit from the county building inspector's office issued before construction starts. The building inspector's office is the county's swimming pool issuing authority, and pools must pass grounding/bonding and final inspections, with the required safety fence built before final sign-off.
Swimming Pool Permit Rules in Whitfield County
Some RestrictionsWhitfield County Code § 5-94
(a)No swimming pool shall be installed without a permit being obtained through the office of the building inspector before construction of the swimming pool begins.(b)All pools shall be inspected upon grounding and bonding of the swimming pool, and a final inspection shall be made when the pool has been completed.(c)The fence or wall shall be constructed before final inspection will be complete...
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Every swimming pool in unincorporated Whitfield County, including existing ones, must be completely enclosed by a fence or wall at least four feet high with no gaps over four inches, under Code § 5-91. Gates and doors in the enclosure need self-closing, self-latching hardware and must stay shut when not in use.
Whitfield County Pool Fence Requirements
Some RestrictionsWhitfield County Code § 5-91
(a)Every swimming pool, including existing pools, shall be completely surrounded by a fence or wall not less than four feet in height, which shall have no openings, holes or gaps larger than four inches in any dimension except for doors and gates. A dwelling house or accessory building may be used as part of such enclosure.(b)All gates and doors shall be closed at all times when not in actual u...
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