Registry
Pools
Above-ground / inflatable / prefabricated pool
Prefab metal-wall, inflatable, or soft-side above-ground pool.
partialHB 803: excludedreviewed never
Who can pull the permit
- NONENo contractor license
- CPCCertified Commercial Pool/Spa Contractor
- RPCertified Residential Pool/Spa Contractor
- CGCCertified General Contractor
- CBCCertified Building Contractor
- CRCCertified Residential Contractor
- OWNER-BUILDEROwner-occupied 1–2 family (FS 489.103(7))
Decision — first matching row wins
| # | When | Permit | Type | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | depth_in ≤ 24 AND hardwired is no | no | — | A pool holding 24 inches of water or less does not meet the statutory definition of a 'swimming pool' under FS §515.25 (must exceed 24 in.) — it falls outside the barrier law, and a plug-in pump needs no electrical permit. |
| 2 | depth_in ≤ 24 | yes | Electrical Permit (pool itself stays unregulated) | Water 24 inches deep or less stays outside FS §515.25's 'swimming pool' definition — no building/barrier permit — but a hardwired circuit to the pump is still permitted electrical work like any other dedicated circuit. |
| 3 | otherwise | yes | Building — Pool (FS 515 barrier) + Electrical if hardwired | Once water depth exceeds 24 inches, FS §515.25 treats it exactly like an in-ground pool for barrier purposes — a compliant 4-ft barrier with self-closing/self-latching gates is mandatory, and most authorities require a permit for the installation and the barrier inspection even though the pool itself is prefabricated. |
Inputs the rule needs
- depth_inWater depth (in)required
- hardwiredHardwired electrical (vs. plug-in pump)?
Documents (base)
- Owner authorization / signed permit application (owner or agent signature, notarized where the authority requires)
- Manufacturer spec sheet with water depth
- Barrier compliance sheet if over 24 in. (FS 515)
- Contractor registration current with the county (license, GL insurance, workers' comp or exemption on file)