Pool Filtration | Orange County
Pool Filtration in Orlando, FL
Pool filtration is the circulation system that keeps water clean: the pump, filter, plumbing, skimmers and drains, sized together so the water turns over properly and suction outlets are safe.
Playwell Pools serves Orlando, FL. Orlando is the county seat of Orange County and the center of the Central Florida metro area.
Family-owned
40+ years
Building pools since 1985
Counties served
Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, Volusia
Central Florida, from Orlando
How it works
Pool Filtration, step by step
The order of work for pool filtration in Orlando, where the permit and its inspections run through the City of Orlando Permitting Services Division. Playwell gives a project-specific schedule after the site review.
- Hydraulic design
- Equipment selection
- Suction safety
- Plumbing
- Equipment pad
- Start-up
Permits in Orlando
Who reviews and inspects the work
City of Orlando Permitting Services Division
The city's residential pool checklist lists building, electrical and engineering permits for a typical pool, plus a plumbing or gas permit when the pool has a gas heater or an automatic fill line. It also asks for a site plan that meets city standards, your zoning district and, if applicable, your HOA.
Checked on the official site on 2026-10-21. Requirements change; the building department's current checklist governs.
Every new residential pool in Florida needs one of five safety features before it can pass final inspection (s. 515.27, F.S.). Many HOAs also require architectural approval before work starts.
Pool Filtration in Orlando: common questions
Who issues pool permits in Orlando, FL?
The City of Orlando Permitting Services Division. The city's residential pool checklist lists building, electrical and engineering permits for a typical pool, plus a plumbing or gas permit when the pool has a gas heater or an automatic fill line. It also asks for a site plan that meets city standards, your zoning district and, if applicable, your HOA.
Does every Orlando mailing address permit with the city?
Only addresses inside Orlando city limits. Unincorporated areas nearby permit through the Orange County Division of Building Safety. Confirm which office covers your address before applying.
Cartridge, sand or DE filter?
All three work. Cartridge filters need no backwashing, sand filters are simple and durable, and DE filters capture the finest particles. The right choice depends on the pool size, features and how much upkeep you want.
What do building departments ask for on filtration?
Orange County asks for an ANSI/APSP 7 total dynamic head worksheet and an ANSI/APSP 15 energy efficiency worksheet with an inground pool permit. Lake County's checklist asks for equipment specifications and TDH calculations.
Planning a pool in Orlando?
Send a short project brief. Playwell reviews it, reaches out by your preferred method, and schedules a site review before any quote.