City Guide · Verified 2026
Pool Construction Permits in Montgomery
Local Rule
City of Montgomery Inspection Department / Montgomery County Health Department
The city adopted the 2024 ISPSC directly, and its own historical Ordinance #59-88 (Swimming Pools) remains a named part of the current construction code. A real distinctive sequencing rule mirrors the pattern seen in Chattanooga: before construction, remodeling or alteration of a permanently installed pool or spa, plans must first be submitted to and stamped approved by the Montgomery County Health Department, with the applicant then forwarding those stamped, approved plans to the City of Montgomery Building Department for its own permit review.
Source · Verified September 2026
Montgomery Building Department
Office: City of Montgomery Building Inspections Department
Address: 25 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: (334) 625-2732
Hours and procedures can change — call ahead to confirm.
How This Compares to Montgomery County
Montgomery's own rule is shown above (Permit required). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:
Montgomery County Board of Health (plan approval); City of M
The county's own rules state that a construction permit for a new pool or spa, or for changes to an existing one, will be issued by the City of Montgomery Building Department, or another municipality, only after the Health Department has already approved the plans and specifications, meaning the health review comes first and the building permit second. No construction work may begin, and no contracts for pool work may be entered into, until that construction permit has actually been issued, under authority the Board of Health holds directly under the Code of Alabama. A local pool fence company describes the more specific residential ordinance as requiring pool fences to be completely enclosed and at least 44 inches tall, with no gap wider than 6 inches, and self-latching gate hardware.
Nearby Cities with Verified Rules
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FAQs
Which department handles Pool Construction permits in Montgomery?
City of Montgomery Inspection Department / Montgomery County Health Department handles Pool Construction permits in Montgomery.
Is Montgomery different from Montgomery County on Pool Construction?
Yes. Montgomery's rule is "Permit required", while Montgomery County in general is "No permit under — sqft". See the full breakdown of each below.
Building It Yourself? Here's What You'll Need
Meeting the pool safety code? Barrier and safety gear homeowners rely on:
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