Residential pools in Jefferson County require building permits from Codes & Regulations. Public pools (apartments, condos, hotels, clubs) are inspected twice annually by Louisville Metro Public Health under Board of Health regulations. Public outdoor pool permits cost $75/year.
Under Louisville Metro's adoption of the Kentucky Residential Code (LMCO § 150.001), all residential pools in Jefferson County with water depth over 24 inches require a building permit from Codes & Regulations (502-574-3321). Construction inspections are required. Pool barriers (48-inch minimum fence with self-latching gates) are mandatory. Public pools — including apartment complexes, condominiums, subdivisions, hotels, and clubs — are regulated under the Louisville Metro Board of Health and inspected twice annually by the Department of Public Health and Wellness. Inspectors verify water quality, equipment, lifeguard certification, and on-deck safety gear. Annual permit fees: outdoor public pool $75; indoor pool $200 for first two, $100 each additional (max $500). Late fee: $55 for permits not received by May 1.
Residential: code violations for unpermitted pools or non-compliant barriers. Public: Health Department enforcement, possible pool closure. Late permit fee $55.
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