Pool Construction Permits in Springfield

Local Rule

City of Springfield Building Development Services

The city requires applicants to sign a dedicated Private Swimming Pool Agreement confirming they will not add water to the pool until all inspections and requirements are complete, before the Swimming Pool Building permit and project can be closed. A real distinctive local requirement: pool electrical work must be installed only by a City of Springfield recognized electrical contractor. Springfield uses the 2018 code editions while unincorporated Greene County surrounding it still enforces the older 2012 editions, a real gap between neighboring jurisdictions.

Source · Verified September 2026

Springfield Building Department

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How This Compares to Greene County

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

Greene County Resource Management, Building Regulations (uni

Unincorporated Greene County still enforces the 2012 edition of the International Codes for pool permitting, an older edition than the 2018 codes the City of Springfield enforces inside its own limits, so the applicable code year depends on which side of the city line a property sits on.

See the full county page

Nearby Cities with Verified Rules

Other cities near Springfield with a confirmed pool construction rule:

FAQs

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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