Permits and Inspections
Public swimming pools include those that are operated by an apartment or condominium complex, a neighborhood organization, a hotel or motel, a school system, a fitness center, a residential facility, or a parks and recreation department. Public spas are defined as hot tubs and recreational whirlpools.
New construction or modification
Before building or modifying a pool or spa, a certified pool contractor must submit plans and apply for a construction permit.
Documents Needed:
- Requirements for new pool construction
- New public pool construction permit application
- Application to modify or renovate an existing pool
Operation
A daily management plan should include water testing and adjusting; maintenance of chlorinators, filters and pumps; and recordkeeping. Children’s pools and spas require extra attention due to their small size. They should be chlorinated more often than standard-size pools or treated with a sanitizing chemical that’s well suited for small bodies of water.
DeKalb County’s regulations for operating a pool, spa, or bathhouse are found here: DeKalb County Pool Code.
Inspections and operational permits
Newly constructed and modified pools and spas, as well as those with new owners, must be inspected and receive an operational permit before opening. Operators must submit a:
All seasonal pools and spas must be inspected and permitted prior to opening each year. Year-round pools and spas must be inspected and permitted by March 31 of each year. Operators can request a permitting inspection once they have paid the annual permit fee. Be sure to allow plenty of time for this process.
To request an inspection:
Email dekalb.eh@dph.ga.gov or call (404) 508-7900. Use “Pool Opening Inspection” as the subject line and submit your request. Inspections can only be requested after the annual operational permit fee has been paid.
Additionally, an Operational Permit Application is required only if there is a change in facility ownership, a change in the facility name, or if facility information needs to be updated.
Pool inspections will begin on April 1st.
For more information, call
(404) 508-7900
To request an inspection:
Email dekalb.eh@dph.ga.gov or call (404) 508-7900. Use “Pool Opening Inspection” as the subject line and submit your request. Inspections can only be requested after the annual operational permit fee has been paid.
If there is a change in facility ownership, a change in the facility name, or if facility information needs to be updated, please include this form.
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