Swimming pool permit rules in Rutherford County, TN — also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations — set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
In unincorporated Rutherford County, any swimming pool, hot tub, or spa holding more than 24 inches of water needs a building permit from County Building Codes, and the owner signs a notarized barrier-and-alarm agreement before final inspection.
Rutherford County Building Codes issues residential pool permits under the county-adopted 2018 IRC (Appendix G). Pools, hot tubs, and spas containing over 24 inches of water require a permit; shallow portable units below that depth generally do not. Before a permit issues, the property owner must sign and notarize a Swimming Pool Barrier and Alarm Agreement acknowledging the barrier controls required prior to final inspection. Inside Murfreesboro, Smyrna, or La Vergne, apply through that city's building or permit center instead of the county.
Installing a pool without the required building permit is a code violation; work can be stopped and final approval withheld until the pool is permitted and compliant.
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