Harrison County requires permits for above-ground pools over 24 inches deep or 5,000 gallons under IRC/MS building code. Gulfport and Biloxi require 48-inch barrier per MS State Swimming Pool Law §41-101. Coastal wind load standards apply.
Mississippi follows the International Residential Code as adopted by local jurisdictions. Harrison County, Gulfport, and Biloxi require building permits for above-ground pools exceeding 24 inches in depth or 5,000 gallons. Mississippi Code §41-101 (State Swimming Pool Law) and local ordinances require 48-inch barriers around pools meeting depth thresholds, though pool walls 48+ inches high may qualify as the barrier. Setbacks typically 5 feet from property lines, 10 feet from structures. Gulf Coast wind load requirements (IRC Ultimate Design Wind Speed 150+ mph in coastal zones) apply to pool structures and enclosures. GFCI electrical protection mandatory per NEC. Drainage discharge cannot cross property lines.
Unpermitted pools: stop-work order, retroactive permit with double fees ($200-$1,000 total). Missing barrier: correction within 30 days, $100-$500 fine. Electrical violations: immediate disconnect.
Harrison County, MS
Harrison County and cities prohibit abandoned or inoperable vehicles on streets and visible on private property. MS Code §63-23-1 et seq. governs abandoned v...
Harrison County, MS
Harrison County permits wood, vinyl, chain link, aluminum, and ornamental metal fences. Hurricane-rated construction preferred due to Gulf Coast exposure. Ba...
Harrison County, MS
Mississippi prohibits private ownership of inherently dangerous wild animals under MS Code §49-8-5. Permits required for certain species. Harrison County cit...
Harrison County, MS
Harrison County permits residential rainwater harvesting without restriction. Mississippi has no state law limiting rainwater collection, and the county enco...
Harrison County, MS
Harrison County requires permits to remove trees over 6-12 inch DBH in most municipalities. Live oaks are specially protected in Gulfport and Biloxi. Hurrica...
Harrison County, MS
Artificial turf generally permitted in Harrison County. No state or local ban. Gulfport and Biloxi require proper drainage due to Gulf Coast flood-prone soil...
See how Harrison County's above-ground pools rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.