Marysville, WA Swimming Pools & Spas: Pool Permits (2026)
Swimming pool permit rules in Marysville, WA, also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations, set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
Key Facts
- Exempt depth
- Under 24 inches deep
- Exempt volume
- 5,000 gallons or less
- Exempt setting
- Entirely above ground
- Applies to
- Group R-3 (single-family) accessory pools
Summary
Marysville exempts small prefab above-ground pools from a building permit only if under 24 inches deep and 5,000 gallons; bigger or in-ground pools need one.
(i) Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches deep, are not greater than 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground.
(j) Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.
(k) Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.
(l) Window awnings in Group R-3 and U Occupancies, supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
(m) Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters, and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height. (Ord. 852 § 1, 1975; Ord. 1076 § 1, 1979; Ord. 1375 § 1, 1984; Ord. 1475 § 1, 1986; Ord. 1948 § 1, 1993; Ord. 2062 § 1, 1996; Ord. 2204 § 1, 1998; Ord. 2523 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2708 § 1, 2007; Ord. 2740 § 1, 2008; Ord. 2784 § 2, 2009; Ord. 2876 § 1, 2011; Ord. 3251 § 1 (Exh. A1), 2023; Ord. 3311 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 3327 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4922912; v1 updated 2026-06-08; through 06-08-2026).
Full Breakdown
The city's Work Exempt from Permits list, amending IBC/IRC Section 105, excuses prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a single-family (Group R-3) home from permitting only when the pool is less than 24 inches deep, holds no more than 5,000 gallons, and sits entirely above ground. Any pool exceeding those limits, or any in-ground pool, loses the exemption and must go through the standard valuation-based building permit process under MMC § 16.04.010.
Violations & Fines
Installing an above-ground pool that exceeds the depth or volume exemption, or any in-ground pool, without a permit is unpermitted building work, a misdemeanor under MMC § 1.01.080 punishable by up to a $5,000 fine or a year in jail.
Frequently Asked Questions
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