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Coweta County, GA Swimming Pools & Spas: Pool Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Swimming pool permit rules in Coweta County, GA, also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations, set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.

Key Facts

Governing section
Sec. 14-1, Items 101.3.10 & 104.1.1
Adopted code
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
Residential permit fee
$300.00, Sec. 14-2
Pool fence fee
$150.00, separate permit
Exempt pools
Prefab pools outside the ISPSC definition only
Permit expiration
Void if work not started in 6 months

Summary

Coweta County requires a building permit before installing an in-ground or above-ground swimming pool. Item 101.3.10 applies the state-adopted International Swimming Pool and Spa Code to every pool, spa, or hot tub installation, and Item 104.1.1 exempts only prefabricated pools that fall outside the ISPSC's own definition of a swimming pool. The county charges a $300.00 residential pool permit fee under Sec. 14-2.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Coweta County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Item 101.3.10 Swimming Pool, Spa or Hot Tub. The provisions of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, as adopted and amended by the state Department of Community Affairs, shall apply to every installation of a swimming pool, spa or hot tub. ... EXCEPTIONS - Permits shall not be required for the following: ... 7.Pre-fabricated swimming pools that do not meet the definition of swimming pool written in the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code; and8.Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting and similar finish work.

Source: Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.)View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 40).

Full Breakdown

Sec. 14-1 folds pool construction into the county's general building-permit process. ' Any pool that does meet that definition, essentially any permanent in-ground or engineered above-ground pool, needs a permit. 10 backs that up directly, applying the state-adopted ISPSC 'to every installation of a swimming pool, spa or hot tub' without a size or depth threshold. Sec. 14-2's fee schedule (Ord. No. 00 fee the county charges for the pool fence permit required under the same exceptions list. 2. A building permit application is deemed abandoned six months after filing if it has not been issued, and an issued permit expires if work has not started within six months or is not completed within twelve.

Violations & Fines

Item 108's violations clause makes building a pool without the required permit a misdemeanor, with each day the unpermitted work continues charged as a separate offense and punishment set 'within the limits and as provided by state laws.' Item 104.7.2 separately allows the building official to issue a citation, on top of the permit fee itself, to anyone who starts pool work before the permit is issued.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Coweta County require a permit for a residential swimming pool?
Yes. Item 101.3.10 applies the state-adopted International Swimming Pool and Spa Code to every pool, spa, or hot tub installation, and Item 104.1.1 requires a building permit before construction begins. Only prefabricated pools that fall outside the ISPSC's own definition of 'swimming pool' skip the permit; any in-ground or larger above-ground pool needs one.
How much does a pool permit cost in Coweta County?
Sec. 14-2's fee schedule sets a residential pool, hot tub, or spa permit at $300.00 and a commercial one at $500.00. Pool fencing needs its own separate $150.00 permit under the same fee schedule, since Item 104.1.1 treats pool fences differently from ordinary residential fences, which don't need a permit at all.
What happens if I build a pool in Coweta County without a permit?
Item 108 makes unpermitted construction a misdemeanor, with each day the work continues counted as a separate offense. Item 104.7.2 also lets the building official issue a citation for starting work before the permit issues, on top of the permit fee the owner still owes to bring the pool into compliance.

Sources & Official References

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