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Do I need a permit for swimming pool or spa in Hollywood?

Permit required

Yes. In Florida, swimming pool or spa generally requires a permit, and Hollywood is no exception.

A building permit is required to build a residential pool or spa in Florida. Separately, the Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (Chapter 515) requires at least one approved safety feature before final inspection, such as a four-foot barrier, an approved safety cover, exit alarms, or self-closing and self-latching gates. Pool electrical bonding and plumbing carry their own permit and inspection requirements.

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Florida and local notes for Hollywood

The Chapter 515 safety-barrier requirement is not optional and will fail inspection if missing. Above-ground pools over a certain depth also require a permit in most jurisdictions. Pool barriers, screen enclosures and equipment anchoring all fall under HVHZ requirements on top of the state pool safety rules. Your city issues the permit, not the county. Broward's 31 municipal building departments each run their own permitting and inspections, while the county Board of Rules and Appeals sets code interpretation and the countywide amendments they all work from. The Broward County Amendments to the Florida Building Code, published by the Board of Rules and Appeals under the county charter, apply on top of the state code everywhere in the county. Individual cities can add their own amendments as well, so confirm both. Hollywood's Pool/Spa Checklist states that building a pool or spa requires a Building Permit, with separate sub-permits for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work. Hollywood requires the Affidavit of Awareness of Homeowners' Association even if the property does not belong to an association. The survey must show compliance with NEC 680.8 clearances from overhead power lines, and a pool on pilings needs a Special Inspector form and plans.

Documents you may need

  • Permit applicationLikely required
  • Site plan or survey showing pool locationLikely required
  • Engineered plans (in-ground)Likely required
  • Pool safety affirmation and barrier documentationLikely required
  • Manufacturer instructions (above-ground)Sometimes required
  • Product approval or Notice of Acceptance documentation for HVHZ rated materialsSometimes required
  • Broward County Uniform Permit Application (Structural) from a licensed contractor, plus electrical, mechanical, and plumbing sub-permitsLikely required
  • Plans with soil statement, flood zone BFE and DFE, schedules, and child barrier details (FBC 454)Likely required
  • Certified survey with elevations showing NEC 680.8 overhead conductor clearanceLikely required
  • Residential Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Safety Act barrier affidavitsLikely required
  • Association approval letter and Affidavit of Awareness of Homeowners' AssociationLikely required
  • Dewatering Affidavit, notarized by contractor and ownerSometimes required
  • Recorded Notice of Commencement when the contract price is over $5,000Sometimes required

Possible inspections

  • Steel and bonding inspection before the shell is placed
  • Rough plumbing and pressure test
  • Deck and safety-barrier inspection
  • Electrical bonding inspection
  • Final inspection
  • Steel and bonding inspection
  • Plumbing and electrical rough inspections
  • Barrier and final inspection

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for swimming pool or spa in Hollywood?
Yes. In Florida, swimming pool or spa generally requires a permit, and Hollywood is no exception. The documents and inspections sections on this page list what the building department typically asks for.
Who issues the permit in Hollywood?
The local building department for Hollywood handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?
Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.

PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.