Beaverton, OR Swimming Pools & Spas: Pool Permits (2026)
Swimming pool permit rules in Beaverton, OR, also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations, set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
Key Facts
- Depth threshold
- Over 24 inches at any point
- Grade
- Same rule above or below grade
- Under threshold
- No permit or fence required
- Over threshold
- Permit and enclosure required
Summary
Beaverton treats any pool exceeding 24 inches of depth as a regulated swimming pool whether it sits above or below grade, so above-ground and portable pools trigger the same permit and fencing rules as in-ground pools.
Swimming pool – An outdoor swimming pool or other body of water designed or used for the purpose of swimming, dipping, wading or immersion of human beings which has a depth at any point in excess of 24 inches, whether above or below grade, and whether intended to be temporary or permanent in nature.
Full Breakdown
BC 8.05.010 defines "swimming pool" as any outdoor body of water used for swimming, dipping, wading or immersion with a depth exceeding 24 inches at any point, whether above or below grade and whether temporary or permanent. That single depth threshold, not the construction type, decides whether the BC 8.05.030 permit and BC 8.05.040 enclosure requirements apply within Beaverton city limits in Washington County, Oregon. A shallow inflatable kiddie pool under 24 inches is exempt; an above-ground frame pool deeper than 24 inches is not, even when set up seasonally.
Violations & Fines
Installing an above-ground or portable pool deeper than 24 inches without a permit or required enclosure is a Class 2 Civil Infraction under BC 8.05.100, processed per BC 2.10.010-2.10.050.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my inflatable above-ground pool need a permit in Beaverton?
Are above-ground pools treated differently from in-ground pools?
Sources & Official References
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