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Pools

Pool demolition / fill-in

Removing or abandoning-in-place (fill and cap) an existing pool.

partialHB 803: excludedreviewed never

Who can pull the permit

  • SPEC-DEMODemolition (county specialty)
  • CPCCertified Commercial Pool/Spa Contractor
  • RPCertified Residential Pool/Spa Contractor
  • CSPCertified Swimming Pool/Spa Servicing 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

#WhenPermitTypeReason
1otherwiseyesBuilding — Demolition (Pool)Removing or abandoning a pool is demolition under FBC §105.1; the shell must be perforated for drainage (fill-in-place method) or fully removed, equipment disconnected, and the electrical bonding/circuit properly terminated by an EC/ER.

Inputs the rule needs

  • methodMethodrequired

Documents (base)

  1. Owner authorization / signed permit application (owner or agent signature, notarized where the authority requires)
  2. Electrical/gas disconnect confirmation
  3. Fill/compaction method statement
  4. Contractor registration current with the county (license, GL insurance, workers' comp or exemption on file)

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