Pinellas Park requires a building permit issued by the Building Development Division for any residential in-ground or above-ground swimming pool, spa, or hot tub installed under the Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023).
Section 18-1530.4 of the Land Development Code regulates swimming pools as accessory uses, while permitting is administered through the Building Development Division under Article 9 (Technical Codes) referencing the Florida Building Code, Residential, 8th Edition (2023). Plans must show pool location, setbacks, electrical bonding, and required barrier details before construction. Applicants must also sign the Residential Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Safety Act notice acknowledging Florida Statute Chapter 515 safety feature requirements. Inspections include steel, deck, electrical bond, plumbing, and final barrier inspection before the pool can be filled and used.
Building without a permit can trigger stop-work orders, double permit fees, code enforcement citations, and daily fines until the work is permitted and inspected.
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