Pool/Spa Permit
Pool / Spa Permits are required for an artificial body of water that is eighteen (18) inches or more in depth, including:
- Swimming Pools
- In-ground Hot Tubs/Spas
- Water Features
Pool/Spa Permits are not required for:
- An artificial body of water that is less than (18) inches in depth.
- Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a group R-3 occupancy, as applicable in Section 105.2 #4, and #7, of the 2018 International Building Code, which are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 925 L) and are installed entirely above ground.
- Above ground Hot Tubs/Spas
If a permit is required, this guide may help you through the permit process. A Flow Chart is also available for your assistance. You can view the 2018 Southern Nevada Pool Code for help with pool requirements.
A Pool / Spa Permit Package consists of:
- One Pool / Spa Permit Application
- Form - Permit - Pool.pdf
- Two plot plans with barriers, pool location, grading, drainage and other required information, see example of a Plot Plan
- Sample - Typical Plot Plan.pdf
- One soils test report in pool location, 5 feet below bottom of pool
- Provide details and engineering as needed for water features, waterfalls and water slides
- One manufacture’s installation guide on fiberglass pools
- One ICC or ICBO approval on fiberglass pools
- Two sets of structural engineering data on concrete pools
Preparing the documents
- Print off or pick up a Pool/Spa Permit Application. Fill out all information and sign application.
- On minimum 11 x 17 sheet of paper, draw a Plot Plan showing the location of the pool including setbacks, the location of pool equipment, the secondary barrier, and any other items required.
- If the pool or spa is located closer than 10 feet to the back property line or 5 feet from a side property line, a Permission to Occupy Easement must be completed. See form for details.
- Form - Permit - Permission To Occupy Easements.pdf
- Obtain Southern Nevada Health District approval on commercial plans prior to Bldg. Dept. submittal.
Submitting the Application
- Bring the Pool/Spa Permit Package to the Mesquite Building Department, located in City Hall at 10 E. Mesquite Blvd.
- A $40 submittal fee must be paid when application is submitted. This fee will be applied to the permit.
- Plan review time is approximately 10-21 working days each time the application is submitted.Complete and accurate plans will shorten the time needed for review and resubmittal.
Corrections and Resubmitting
- If corrections are needed on the plans, the plan reviewer will call for you to pick up the plans. Plan Review Comments will be with the plans listing the corrections needed.
- Make the corrections and resubmit a full Pool/Spa Permit Package, Comment Sheet, and Sign Off Sheet. No further payment is needed for resubmittal.
Picking up the Approved Permit
- The Permit Technician will call when the permit is approved and tell you if additional fees are required.
- Come in to the Mesquite Building Department and pay additional fees, if any. You will be given a copy of the permit, the approved Pool/Spa Detail Plans, and your receipt.
- If you are not sure of what inspections will be required, talk to the Permit Technician before you leave.
What’s the Next Step?
Click here for instructions on scheduling inspections.
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