Swimming pool permit rules in Fort Myers, FL — also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations — set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
Fort Myers requires a building permit for every site-built pool, spa, and fountain, issued by the Community Development Department - Building, Permitting & Inspections at 1825 Hendry Street, Suite 101 ((239) 321-7925). Plans must be signed and sealed and certify compliance with the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code, the 2020 National Electric Code, the Fort Myers Code of Ordinances, and the 2023 Florida Statutes. A separate electrical subcontractor permit is required on all pools, and fences and pool enclosures require separate permits.
Per the Fort Myers Pool/Spa/Fountain Checklist, signed-and-sealed plans must accompany every site-built pool, spa, or fountain application and must include the statement: 'These plans were prepared and shall comply with the following: 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code, Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas and/or Existing Building; 2020 National Electric Code; The City of Fort Myers Code of Ordinances; Florida Department of State, Administrative Code; 2023 Florida Statutes.' Required submittals include: reinforcement, concrete thickness/type, depth limits, step and deck-footing details; piping detail for drains, suction inlets, skimmers, and re-circulation lines; entrapment-protection device manufacturer and model; pool diameter/depth relative to adjacent foundations (per FBC 1817.1 angle-of-repose); location of all doors and windows opening onto the pool deck, with tempered glazing required within 60 inches of the water's edge and walking surface; ladders, slides, diving boards; existing and proposed electrical outlets and fixtures; pool equipment, electric and gas service; stairs/handrails/guardrails; wall sections; heater type (gas/solar/electric); and a barrier compliance plan per FS 515 and FBC 424.2.17 / R4501.17. Site plan must include a boundary survey and distances to all property lines. Gas/electric-heated pools must have a pool cover. Owners acting as their own contractor must personally appear to sign per FS 489.103(7). A Notice of Commencement is required for jobs over $5,000 per FS 713.135. Fees use the Permit Application Fee Calculator at fortmyers.gov/1651/Permit-Fees. Final inspections (305-Electric Final and 699-Pool Final) must be passed before filling the pool, per FBC 424.2.19 / R4101.19.
Filling a pool with water before the 305-Electric Final and 699-Pool Final pass is a violation of FBC 424.2.19 / R4101.19. FS 553.80(2)(b) imposes a fee of four times the original plan-review fee for the fourth and subsequent rejection of plans for the same code violation; FS 553.80(2)(c) imposes the same multiplier on re-inspection fees after the second re-inspection for the same issue.
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