Swimming Pool permit in Sunrise, FL
Yes — you need a permit for swimming pool work in Sunrise.
Every in-ground and above-ground pool needs a permit, and you must install the required safety barrier. The city section sets the barrier height for single-family lots.
| Permit needed? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Where the line falls | Every in-ground and above-ground pool needs a permit, and… |
| Fee | Not in the ordinance — the department quotes it |
| Review time | Not in the ordinance |
| Code section | FBC 105.2 |
| Based on | Florida Building Code 2023 |
Most building codes exempt a prefab pool under 24 inches deep. Sunrise is stricter — a permit applies at any depth.
How to pull the permit
- Put together a site plan showing where the work goes, with dimensions.
- Apply through the Sunrise building department.
- Pay the permit fee when the permit is issued. Work done before that isn't covered.
- Book each inspection listed on the permit as the job reaches that stage.
If you skip it
Sunrise's code doesn't set a specific fine for this work. In practice the department can issue a stop-work order, and unpermitted work tends to surface during a sale, when the buyer's inspector or the title company asks for it.
Nearby cities, same job
Rules stop at the city line. If your lot is near a boundary, or you work across several towns, this is where they differ.
| City | Distance | Permit? | Where the line falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | — | Yes | Every in-ground and above-ground pool needs a permit, and… |
| Tamarac | 2 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Lauderhill | 2 mi | Yes | Installing an in-ground or above-ground pool needs a perm… |
| Plantation | 3 mi | Yes | You need a permit to install a pool, in-ground or above-g… |
| Davie | 7 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Coral Springs | 7 mi | Yes | Every in-ground and above-ground pool needs a permit, and… |
Other work in Sunrise
Questions people ask
I already built it without a permit. What now?
Sunrise can issue a stop-work order and require you to apply after the fact, sometimes with an extra fee. Work that was covered up may have to be opened for inspection. Full walkthrough here.
Does unpermitted work cause problems when selling the house?
Often, yes. A buyer's inspector or the title company may flag it, and lenders can balk at financing a home with open or missing permits. What to do about it.