Swimming pool permit rules in Erie, PA — also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations — set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
The City of Erie requires a building permit for any swimming pool deeper than 24 inches, and the pool, hot tub, or spa must comply with the International Residential and Building Codes; the pool must sit at least six feet from the dwelling and side and rear property lines and may not be installed in front of the house.
The City of Erie's official residential building permit page states a permit is required for all pools deeper than 24 inches; prefabricated pools shallower than 24 inches are exempt from the permit requirement. Applications are submitted to the Code Enforcement office (City Hall Room 407) or to permits@erie.pa.us, where permit technicians are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Permit fees are $29.50 for projects valued at $2,000 or less ($25 city fee plus a $4.50 state UCC fee), rising by $7 per additional $1,000 of value above $2,000. The pool must comply with both zoning placement rules (minimum six feet from the dwelling, measured from the furthest rear addition or deck; minimum six feet from the side and rear property lines; not in front of the house) and the adopted International Residential and Building Codes for the barrier and equipment. Erie's building code (Codified Ordinance Article 1503) adopts the International Residential Code, International Building Code, and International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. A separate Erie County Health Department pool inspection is available for a $325 fee for applicable pools.
Installing a pool deeper than 24 inches without a permit violates the City of Erie building code as adopted in Codified Ordinance Article 1503. Work may be stopped and the project will not be finalized until plan review, fees, and the required inspections are completed; barrier and equipment compliance with the International Residential and Building Codes is verified at final inspection.
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