Mississauga pool enclosure permit: when you need one and what to submit
The short answer
Yes. The City approves the enclosure before you build, and it has to pass a final inspection before you fill the pool. City fee: $402.53 inspection fee (HST included), plus a refundable deposit.
Last verified 2026-10-07 · City of Mississauga: Swimming pool installation, City of Mississauga: 2026 pool and hot tub installation guide (PDF)- City fee
- $402.53 inspection fee (HST included), plus a refundable deposit
- Where to apply
- City of Mississauga ePlans
- Review time
- Pre-screening takes 7 to 10 business days, then the first review of a complete house application takes 10.
At least 1.22 m (4 ft) high, with self-closing gates that latch at the top on the inside. You apply in person or by mail, with a sworn statutory declaration.
What an application usually includes
Mississauga’s checklist has the exact list; apply through City of Mississauga ePlans.
- A site plan showing the pool, the enclosure and the gates
- A cross-section of the fence with its height and openings
- Gate details: self-closing, self-latching, latch height
- The application, and an inspection before you fill the pool
Local quirks
- ePlans wants unlocked greyscale PDFs, one drawing per file, each named to match its title block.
- Resubmissions have no guaranteed review time, and each round can add two weeks or more.
Design your Mississauga pool enclosure to the Building Code.
The design, drawings and code checks work in Mississauga today. Mississauga’s own forms aren’t built in yet, so you’ll fill those in on the City’s portal.