Swimming pool permit rules in Pasco, WA — also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations — set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
Pasco requires a building permit for any swimming pool deeper than 24 inches under Municipal Code Title 16, issued through the city Building Division. Submittals must include a permit application, a complete site plan showing the safety barrier, and full installation instructions for the pool.
The City of Pasco regulates swimming pool construction through its Building Division under Pasco Municipal Code Title 16. The city's residential construction permit application lists "Swimming Pool (depth greater than 24\")" and "Hot Tub" as work types requiring a permit. Pasco's submittal checklist for a swimming pool (above and/or below ground) and hot tub requires three items: a Residential Permit Application; a complete site plan/plot map showing the existing or proposed safety barrier; and full swimming pool and/or hot tub installation instructions. Pasco has adopted the 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) as its official pool, spa, and hot tub code by reference under PMC 16.60.010. Pools must also satisfy zoning setbacks: under PMC 16.60.030, a swimming pool in any zone must maintain the same front and side yard setbacks required by PMC Title 25 (Zoning) for the main building. Public and semi-public pools may only be approved in a residential zone after obtaining a special permit from the Board of Adjustment. The Building Division is located at 525 N 3rd Ave and accepts submittals by email. A permit application is valid for 30 days; if the permit is not obtained in that window, the application and plans are discarded.
Installing a pool deeper than 24 inches without a building permit, or failing a required final inspection, exposes the property owner to stop-work orders and code-enforcement action under PMC Title 16. The city Building Division (509-543-5726) administers permits and inspections.
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