West Allis, WI Swimming Pools & Spas: Pool Permits (2026)
Swimming pool permit rules in West Allis, WI, also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations, set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
Key Facts
- Threshold
- Permit required over 75 sq ft
- Issuer
- Issued by the Building Inspector
- Plans
- Must show size and depth
- Drawing
- Scaled fence/gate layout required
- Penalty
- $25-$500 forfeiture per day
Summary
West Allis requires a Building Inspector permit before anyone builds a pool larger than 75 square feet, plus submitted plans showing the pool's size, depth, and fence and gate layout.
Permit Required. No pool, as contemplated by this section, in excess of seventy-five (75) square feet in area, shall be constructed or established unless a permit to do so is first obtained from the Building Inspector. Plans to be Submitted. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to locate, construct or maintain any pool ... shall first submit plans to the Building Inspector, showing the size, depth and type of construction, a drawing to scale showing the location of the barrier and gates.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: ?).
Full Breakdown
West Allis Revised Municipal Code § 13.35(7)-(8) bars anyone from constructing or establishing a pool larger than 75 square feet without first getting a permit from the Building Inspector. Before the permit issues, the applicant must submit plans showing the pool's size, depth, and type of construction, plus a scaled drawing of the barrier fence and gates and the pool's location relative to any house or building on the lot. The Building Inspector issues the permit once the plans meet the section's requirements and the fee is paid. Chapter 13 violations carry forfeitures of $25 to $500 per day under § 13.26.
Violations & Fines
Building a pool larger than 75 square feet without a permit, or without submitting the required plans, can draw a $25 to $500 forfeiture for each day the violation continues.
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