Pool Construction Permits in Birmingham

Local Rule

City of Birmingham Building Department

The city's own FAQ confirms a permit is required for a pool, whether above ground or in-ground, alongside new homes, additions and decks. Jefferson County's own permitting reform, effective 2022 to 2023, confirms a real distinctive simplification: trade contractors working on a project now operate under the umbrella of a single Construction Permit rather than each needing to apply for a separate permit. The Jefferson County Board of Health separately governs construction inspection and approval only for public swimming pools, not private residential ones.

Source · Verified September 2026

Birmingham Building Department

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How This Compares to Jefferson County

Birmingham's own rule is shown above (Permit required). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:

Jefferson County Development Services Department (unincorpor

A permit from Jefferson County is required for construction of a swimming pool in unincorporated areas, and the Jefferson County Board of Health separately reviews and approves the plans and specifications before a permit letter to construct is issued. Jefferson is one of only three Alabama counties, alongside Baldwin and Mobile, with its own signage and fencing regulations for pools beyond the statewide building code.

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Nearby Cities with Verified Rules

Other cities near Birmingham with a confirmed pool construction rule:

FAQs

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