Boca Raton Pool & Spa Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Pool & Spa Permit checklist for Boca Raton

Submit via Boca eHub + Boca ePlans (ProjectDox)
GotchaPool is a SEPARATE application with its own permit number — cannot combine under main building permit
Required applications: Building Application, Electrical Application, Plumbing Application, Plumbing Gas Application (if applicable)
Swimming Pool Safety Act form required — must select one of 5 safety feature options per F.S. 515.27
Option 1: Pool barrier meeting F.S. 515.29 and FBC 454.2.17 (removable child barrier: one end not removable without tools — manufacturer specs + barrier location sketch required)
Option 2: Approved safety pool cover meeting ASTM F 1346 (manufacturer specs required)
Option 3: Exit alarms on all doors/windows to pool complying with UL 2017, min 85 dB A at 10 feet (manufacturer specs required)
Option 4: Self-closing/self-latching device on all doors, release no lower than 54 inches (manufacturer specs required)
Option 5: Pool alarm meeting ASTM F2208 — surface motion, pressure, sonar, laser, infrared (manufacturer specs required)
GotchaIn ADDITION to selected safety feature, pool MUST have barrier + gate hardware complying with FBC 454.2.17 — new barrier permit app OR current survey showing existing barrier required
Contract, plans, survey/site plan, architect/engineer seal required
Electrical load calcs required
GotchaForm Board Survey required PRIOR to slab being poured
NOC required if job value $5,000+
Sub trade applications due prior to permit issuance
Contractor registered with City via eHub
Owner Builder: affidavit + estimate of costs required
Re-inspection fee: $79
NoteScreen enclosures and decks are SEPARATE applications with separate permit numbers

Requirements change. Confirm the current checklist with the Boca Raton building department before you submit. See every permit type on the Boca Raton permit requirements page.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I submit a permit application in Boca Raton?

Boca eHub for application + Boca ePlans/ProjectDox for plan uploads — DO NOT USE C2Gov.

Do I need a Notice of Commencement in Boca Raton?

Florida law requires a recorded Notice of Commencement when the contract price is greater than $5,000 ($15,000 for repair or replacement of an existing heating or air conditioning system). Timing can vary, so confirm with the Boca Raton building department whether it is due at application or before the first inspection.

What gets a pool & spa application rejected in Boca Raton?

Pool is a SEPARATE application with its own permit number — cannot combine under main building permit. In ADDITION to selected safety feature, pool MUST have barrier + gate hardware complying with FBC 454.2.17 — new barrier permit app OR current survey showing existing barrier required. Form Board Survey required PRIOR to slab being poured.

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