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Gretna, LA Swimming Pools & Spas: Pool Permits (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

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

Key Facts

Permanently installed pool, electrical fee: $100.00 (§ 10-41(a))
Wading pool/spa/hot tub, electrical fee: $30.00
Swimming pool, plumbing fee: $50.00 (§ 10-45(a))
Nonrefundable application fee: $15.00 per filing
Unfiled work violation fee: $300.00

Summary

Gretna charges a $100.00 electrical application filing fee for a permanently installed residential swimming pool under § 10-41(a), plus a $30.00 fee for a wading pool, spa, or hot tub, on top of a separate $50.00 plumbing filing fee for a swimming pool under § 10-45(a).

Sec. 10-41. - Electrical/street lighting application filing fees. (a)Schedule of filing fees. Persons performing new construction, additions, and/or alterations of any electrical service system shall be properly licensed and shall first make a written application for an inspection (filing) with the building official and pay the fees listed below. ... Swimming pools and fountains: Permanently installed swimming pool $100.00

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Full Breakdown

Chapter 10, Article II sets Gretna's trade-specific filing fees for pool construction, run through the electrical and plumbing sections rather than a single combined pool permit. 00 application fee for each filing. 00. 00 for the plumbing work tied to the pool. 00 depending on the day under § 10-39(b). 00. 00, and the building official administers the whole schedule under § 10-1.

Violations & Fines

Performing electrical or plumbing work on a pool before filing the required application draws a $300.00 investigation/violation fee under § 10-41(c), in addition to the original filing fees owed. A general Chapter 10 violation is separately punishable under § 1-8(d) by a fine of up to $500.00, with each day of a continuing violation treated as a new offense in Gretna's Mayor's Court.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the permit filing fee for a new pool in Gretna?

A permanently installed swimming pool carries a $100.00 electrical application filing fee under § 10-41(a) and a separate $50.00 plumbing filing fee under § 10-45(a), each on top of a $15.00 nonrefundable application fee.

Is a spa or hot tub cheaper to permit than a pool in Gretna?

Yes. Section 10-41(a) sets the electrical filing fee for a wading pool, storage pool, spa, or hot tub at $30.00, compared with $100.00 for a permanently installed swimming pool.

What happens if pool work starts before the Gretna permit filing is accepted?

Section 10-41(c) imposes a $300.00 violation fee for electrical work commenced without a proper filing, in addition to the original required fees, and a comparable rule applies to plumbing work under § 10-38(d).

Can I get a same-day inspection for my Gretna pool?

Yes, for a $50.00 special same-day inspection fee under § 10-39(c), provided the request is made at least three hours ahead and the inspection is completed during normal business hours.

Sources & Official References

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