Swimming Pools & Spas in York County, SC (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in York County, South Carolina.
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Pool Permits
York County Planning & Development Services issues the residential swimming pool permit for unincorporated pools. Every in-ground or above-ground pool needs the permit, a site plan showing setbacks, and a South Carolina licensed electrical contractor for the wiring.
York County Swimming Pool Permits
Some RestrictionsYork County, S.C., Residential Swimming Pool Permit Application (2025)
POOL PERMITS REQUIRE A SC LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR TO PERFORM ELECTRICAL WORK. POOL HEATER INSTALLATION REQUIRES AN APPROPRIATE SC LICENSED CONTRACTOR.
Fencing & Safety Requirements
York County enforces a residential pool barrier through the International Residential Code, Appendix G, adopted statewide by the South Carolina Building Codes Council. The barrier must be at least 48 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates.
York County Pool Barrier & Fencing Requirements
Some RestrictionsIRC Appendix G, Section AG105.2
The top of the barrier shall be at least 48 inches (1219 mm) above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool.
Swimming Pools & Spas by City in York County
1 cities in York County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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