Swimming pool permit rules in Kennesaw, GA — also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations — set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
Cobb County requires a building permit from Community Development (770-528-2035) for all in-ground pools and above-ground pools over 24 inches deep. Georgia IRC standards apply. Plan review, multiple inspections, and 4-foot barrier required.
All swimming pool construction in unincorporated Cobb County requires a building permit issued by the Cobb County Community Development Agency — Building Inspections Division (1150 Powder Springs St, Marietta; 770-528-2035). Georgia has adopted the 2018 International Residential Code Appendix G for residential pools. Submittal includes site plan showing setbacks (10 feet from property lines, 10 feet from septic, not in easements), engineered structural/electrical plans, barrier plan, and contractor license. Required inspections: footing/steel, bonding/grounding, plumbing rough, final. Above-ground pools deeper than 24 inches require permits. Spas/hot tubs are included. Public pools (HOA community pools, apartment complexes) are separately regulated by GA DPH (Rules 511-3-5) and Cobb & Douglas Public Health. Cobb enforces 48-inch self-closing/self-latching barrier.
Building without permit: double permit fee, stop-work order, $500–$2,000 fine under Ch. 6. Non-compliant barrier: citation and denial of Certificate of Completion until corrected.
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