Swimming pool permit rules in Fulton County, GA — also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations — set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
All in-ground and most above-ground residential pools in Fulton County require a building permit from the Public Works Department, plus plumbing and electrical permits.
Fulton County Building Code (2018 IRC + Georgia amendments) requires a building permit for any pool deeper than 24 inches or holding more than 5,000 gallons. Permit fees: typically $150-$400 plus electrical/plumbing sub-permits. Submittals include site plan with setbacks (30 ft rear/side, 50 ft from public street per Article 4), pool details, and barrier plan. Pre-final inspection required before water is added. Sandy Springs and Atlanta have parallel pool-permit programs.
Stop-work order; double permit fees as penalty; possible required removal of unpermitted pool.
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