How much does a pool permit cost in Mesa?

Mesa charges a flat all-inclusive fee of $330 for residential swimming pools and in-ground spas, and $300 for above-ground spas. Source: Mesa Development Services Schedule of Fees and Charges (December 2025), Miscellaneous Fees section.

What pool barrier height is required in Mesa?

Mesa requires pool barriers to be at least 60 inches high maintained for 4 feet (M-ISPSC 305.2.1 Exception 1 — a Mesa-specific amendment exceeding the standard ISPSC requirement). A 60-inch construction fence is also required from time of excavation until the permanent barrier is completed. Source: Mesa Residential Pool and Spa Checklist (2024 ISPSC / 2024 IRC / 2023 NEC) and Pool and Spa Brochure.

Residential Pool / Spa Permit in Mesa, Arizona

A construction permit is required in Mesa for constructing or filling in an inground swimming pool or spa, and for above-ground spa installations (a flat fee applies for above-ground spas). Plans must comply with the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with Mesa local amendments, the 2024 IRC, and the 2023 NEC including Mesa amendments. Mesa requires a 60-inch minimum pool barrier from time of excavation until permanent barrier completion. Pool equipment shall not be located within a public utility easement (PUE). The water's edge shall be at least 4 feet from property lines per Mesa Zoning Ordinance § 11-30-11.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

Submit through DIMES online permit system; plans must comply with the 2024 ISPSC, 2024 IRC, and 2023 NEC with Mesa local amendments
Required documents: Contractor Licensure Verification Form; fully dimensioned site plan showing setbacks, pool location, equipment pad, and barrier; engineered schematics for all water, pool, and accessory features; structural design (per M-ISPSC 307.2.2); electrical and plumbing plans
Pool barrier minimum height: 60 inches maintained for 4 feet (M-ISPSC 305.2.1 Exception 1)
Minimum 60-inch construction fencing required from time of excavation until permanent barrier is completed (M-ISPSC 305.1.1)
Water's edge shall be 4 feet minimum from property lines (Mesa Zoning Ordinance § 11-30-11); pool equipment shall be 5 feet minimum from water's edge
Pool and pool equipment shall NOT be located within a public utility easement (PUE)
Windows and glass doors shall be 10 feet minimum from water's edge; windows shall be tempered glass if within 5 feet of water's edge
Pool barrier chain-link fence: 11-gauge wire minimum, mesh not exceeding 1¾ inches (M-ISPSC 305.2.8)

Required documents

Req
Contractor Licensure Verification Form
Required prior to permit issuance
Req
Fully Dimensioned Site Plan
Showing all setbacks, pool location, equipment pad location, barrier location, and utility easements
Req
Architectural, Structural, and Engineer-Sealed Drawings
Including reinforcing details and shell construction type (gunite, shotcrete); engineer sealed schematics required per Mesa City Code § 4-1-4(I)
Req
Electrical and Plumbing Plans
Required for pool electrical bonding, suction entrapment, and plumbing systems
Opt
Residential Pool and Spa Checklist
Mesa submittal checklist; available on the Construction Forms, Guides & Checklists page; covers all plan requirements per 2024 ISPSC, 2024 IRC, and 2023 NEC
Opt
Pool and Spa Brochure
Mesa guide covering pool barrier requirements; available on the Construction Forms, Guides & Checklists page

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Residential swimming pool / in-ground spa permit (all inclusive)	$330 each	Mesa Development Services Schedule of Fees and Charges (Dec 2025), Miscellaneous Fees — Residential Swimming Pools and in-ground Spas (all inclusive). This flat fee covers the permit.
Above-ground spa permit (all inclusive)	$300 each	Mesa Development Services Schedule of Fees and Charges (Dec 2025), Miscellaneous Fees — Above Ground Spas (all inclusive).

Review timeline

10–10 business days

Mesa’s published plan-review target

Inspection process

1
Pool / spa inspections per stage (prior to cover)
All required inspections must be conducted prior to cover at each stage. Mesa's Residential Pool and Spa Checklist identifies the inspection stages per the 2024 ISPSC. Pool barriers must be inspected. Schedule via DIMES, text to 480-644-2428, or phone.
2
Final inspection
Final inspection conducted when all work is complete, including pool barrier/enclosure, electrical bonding, plumbing, and equipment. Upon approval, permit is closed.

Tips

Mesa requires a 60-inch construction fence from time of excavation until the permanent barrier is completed — this is stricter than the standard ISPSC requirement.
The permanent pool barrier must also be 60 inches minimum maintained for 4 feet (M-ISPSC 305.2.1 Exception 1), which exceeds the default ISPSC 48-inch requirement.
Pool water's edge must be 4 feet from ALL property lines (Mesa Zoning Ordinance § 11-30-11).
Pool and pool equipment cannot be located within a public utility easement (PUE) — verify easements on your title report before designing.
Mesa's pool permit is a flat all-inclusive fee ($330 for in-ground pools/spas, $300 for above-ground spas) — unusual and simpler than valuation-based systems.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pool permit cost in Mesa?: Mesa charges a flat all-inclusive fee of $330 for residential swimming pools and in-ground spas, and $300 for above-ground spas. Source: Mesa Development Services Schedule of Fees and Charges (December 2025), Miscellaneous Fees section.
What pool barrier height is required in Mesa?: Mesa requires pool barriers to be at least 60 inches high maintained for 4 feet (M-ISPSC 305.2.1 Exception 1 — a Mesa-specific amendment exceeding the standard ISPSC requirement). A 60-inch construction fence is also required from time of excavation until the permanent barrier is completed. Source: Mesa Residential Pool and Spa Checklist (2024 ISPSC / 2024 IRC / 2023 NEC) and Pool and Spa Brochure.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Mesa building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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