Pool Construction Permits in Savannah

Local Rule

City of Savannah Development Services

Savannah has adopted the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code directly. A real distinctive local test used in the Chatham County area a real distinctive permit trigger applies to any pool that involves structural work or supports, and to all pools equipped with a permanent water circulating system, rather than a simple depth threshold alone. An owner acting as their own contractor must submit a signed and notarized Homeowner's Affidavit along with a copy of their driver's license before the permit can be issued.

Source · Verified September 2026

Savannah Building Department

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How This Compares to Chatham County

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

Chatham County Building Safety & Regulatory Services

A permit is required for swimming pools involving structural work/supports and all pools with a permanently equipped water-circulating system; a fence is required around any pool 24 inches deep or more. Distinctively, Chatham County's pool permit application requires a completed fence application with fence detail submitted at the same time as the pool plot plan and equipment specifications, the two permits are bundled into one submittal.

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Nearby Cities with Verified Rules

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