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Quincy, MA Swimming Pools & Spas: Pool Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Swimming pool permit rules in Quincy, MA, also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations, set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.

Key Facts

Permit fee
$12 per $1,000 of cost
Issuing office
Dept. of Inspectional Services
No-permit penalty
Fee doubled
Health plan review, new pool
$200 (§ 150-7)
Location
Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Summary

Building a swimming pool in Quincy, Massachusetts (Norfolk County) requires a Department of Inspectional Services building permit, billed at $12 per $1,000 of estimated construction cost, the same rate as demolition and paving.

[§ 150-3, Building fees] Demolition, swimming pools, paving: $12 per $1,000 of estimated cost of construction. Starting work without a permit: Fee x 2.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4608810; v7 updated 2025-10-06; through 10-06-2025).

Full Breakdown

The Chapter 150 fee schedule (§ 150-3, Building fees, Department of Inspectional Services) groups swimming pool construction with demolition and paving, charging $12 per $1,000 of estimated construction cost, separate from the electrical permit fees for pool wiring. Starting pool construction before securing the permit doubles the fee under the same section. Board of Health plan review is billed separately: $100 for review of an existing pool and $200 for a new pool, under § 150-7.

Violations & Fines

Beginning pool construction before obtaining the Department of Inspectional Services building permit doubles the required fee under § 150-3; unpermitted electrical work for pumps or lighting carries its own separate penalty under Chapter 136/150.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a building permit to build a pool in Quincy?
Yes. Section 150-3 bills pool construction, like demolition and paving, at $12 per $1,000 of estimated cost, through the Department of Inspectional Services.
Are there fees besides the building permit?
Yes. Board of Health plan review runs $100 for an existing pool or $200 for a new pool under § 150-7, plus a separate electrical permit for pool wiring.

Sources & Official References

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