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Residential Pool Permit in Nampa, Idaho

Required for in-ground and above-ground swimming pools on residential properties in Nampa when the pool exceeds 48 inches in depth or 5,000 gallons. Prefabricated above-ground pools less than 48 inches deep and under 5,000 gallons accessory to an R-3 occupancy are exempt from permit requirements.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

  • In-ground swimming pools require a building permit
  • Above-ground pools exceeding 48 inches in depth or 5,000 gallons require a permit
  • Prefabricated above-ground pools less than 48 inches deep, under 5,000 gallons, installed entirely above ground, accessory to R-3 — exempt
  • Electrical work for pool bonding and pump requires a separate electrical permit
  • Fencing around pool required per IRC

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Fee schedule

Pool permit — building permit (valuation-based)Nampa Exhibit A Schedule of Permit Fees (Dec 2021)
Per Exhibit A valuation table; plan review is 65% of permit fee
Reinspection (after first reinspection for same item)
$55.00 flat fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewNampa’s published plan-review target
7–7 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Excavation / Pre-Pour

    Verify pool shell dimensions, rebar, bonding grid before gunite or concrete

  2. 2

    Plumbing / Electrical Rough-In

    Verify pump, filter, bonding, and GFCI protection before backfill

  3. 3

    Final

    Completed pool with required fencing, bonding complete, equipment operational

See the full Nampa inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Nampa's plan review target for residential pools is 7 working days per the published Plan Review Processing Time Frames (Aug 2024).
  • Small prefabricated above-ground pools (under 48 inches deep, under 5,000 gallons, above ground only) are exempt from a building permit — but bonding and 120V electrical connections still require an electrical permit.
  • Pool fencing is required by code — factor in fence permit requirements.

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the size. Prefabricated above-ground pools less than 48 inches deep, under 5,000 gallons, and installed entirely above ground accessory to a single-family home are exempt from a building permit per Nampa's adopted code. Larger above-ground pools require a permit. Any electrical connections require an electrical permit.

In Nampa, the published Pool permit — building permit (valuation-based) is: Per Exhibit A valuation table; plan review is 65% of permit fee. Additional published fees: Reinspection (after first reinspection for same item) — $55.00 flat fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Nampa's published plan-review target for a residential pool permit is 7–7 business days.

You'll need: Residential Pool Permit Application & Checklist (Oct 2024). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Nampa requires 3 inspection(s) for a residential pool permit, in order: Excavation / Pre-Pour, Plumbing / Electrical Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through Nampa Building Safety & Code Department ((208) 468-5435).

Apply through Nampa Building Safety & Code Department at 500 12th Ave South, Nampa, ID 83651. Phone: (208) 468-5435, email: buildinginspections@cityofnampa.us. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.cityofnampa.us/163/Building-Safety-Code.

Nampa, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Residential Code (IRC); 2018 International Building Code (IBC); 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2018 International Fire Code (IFC); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Residential and Commercial; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC); 2009 ICC/ANSI/A117.1 (Accessibility); 2015 NFPA A30 Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages; 2015 NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code. Local amendments apply — see the Nampa overview page for the full list.

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 Nampa building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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