Thinking of adding a pool or hot tub? Make sure you get a permit.

Safety is the primary reason why a permit is required for a pool or hot tub, as drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death among children between 1 and 4 years old. Our officials are looking for barriers (covers, fencing, or pool elevations) to protect kids from wandering into a pool/hot tub and getting injured or drowning. They check electrical safety to ensure a licensed electrician correctly installs the wiring and bonding to protect from electrical injuries. Proper drainage connection for water sewer system protection is also examined. An inspection is done to make sure the pool/hot tub meets several areas of the city code.

Permit applications are available at www.dallascenter.com - Forms & Documents - View All - Building Permit Application