Swimming pool permit rules in Gwinnett County, GA — also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations — set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
Gwinnett County Planning & Development requires building, electrical, and plumbing permits for most residential pools. Submittals include site plan showing setbacks, barrier details, and pool construction drawings. Multiple inspections required through final.
Pool construction in unincorporated Gwinnett requires a permit package filed with Planning & Development. Typical submittal: site plan showing property lines, existing structures, pool location with setbacks, proposed barrier/fence, and electrical/plumbing runs; manufacturer specs or construction drawings; equipment schedules. Required permits: building (structural pool shell), electrical (equipment, bonding, GFCI), and plumbing (circulation, filtration, and drain lines). Inspections include pre-pour (steel and bonding inspection), rough plumbing/electrical, final barrier inspection, and final pool inspection before use. Fees vary by construction cost. Pools cannot be located in easements, over septic systems or drain fields, or within mandated setbacks for the zone. Pool contractor must be licensed with the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors if project value exceeds state thresholds.
Unpermitted pool construction: stop-work order, fines, order to drain; final inspection denial until compliance; potential removal order.
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