The 2021 Pool Season is Approaching!
All seasonal pools must receive and pass a permit inspection prior to opening for the 2021 season. All annual pools must receive a passing inspection prior to receiving their annual permit.
Public swimming pools are subject to State and Local Rules and Regulations. Each year, public swimming pools must renew their permits to operate and be inspected by Environmental Health staff. Information and resources regarding local and state public swimming pool requirements are provided below.
The Mecklenburg County Health Ordinance also requires approval to construct a
residential swimming pool
***2021 Public Swimming Pool COVID Update***
Due to the current Covid-19 situation in North Carolina, Executive Order No. 181 allows permitted Public Swimming Pools to operate while following certain requirements.
Public Swimming Pools may operate under the following conditions, namely:
a. Post the Emergency Maximum Occupancy in a noticeable place.
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b. Post signage reminding attendees, customers, and workers about social distancing (staying at least six (6) feet away from others) and requesting that people who have been symptomatic with fever and/or cough not enter.
- Conduct daily symptom screening of workers, using a standard interview questionnaire of symptoms, before workers enter the workplace.
- Immediately isolate and remove sick workers.
- Perform frequent and routine environmental cleaning and disinfection of high-touch areas with an EPA-approved disinfectant for SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19).
While this Executive Order is in effect, all open pool facilities must do the following:
a. Limit the user capacity in the pool to no more than 50% of maximum occupancy as determined by fire code (or, when fire code number is not known, thirty-three (33) people per one thousand (1000) square feet in deck areas, wading pools and splash pads), and a maximum occupancy in the water often (10) people per one thousand (1000) square feet. This user capacity is the Emergency Maximum Occupancy for the pool facility.
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MECKLENBURG COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DOES NOT MAINTAIN MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY RECORDS.
ALL ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS PERTAINING TO EXECUTIVE ORDERS ARE CONDUCTED BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT. PLEASE CALL 311 TO REPORT ANY ISSUES
Environmental Health will schedule inspections on a first-come, first serve basis. Staff will follow social distancing guidance and will not share equipment with swimming pool operators. Staff will inquire if the operator is sick or experiencing any COVID 19 symptoms and if so, the inspection will need to be scheduled with an alternate person.
All public pools are subject to all current executive orders issued by the Governor.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Need A Document?
Applications, Permits, PDSC Forms 
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Public Swimming Pool Permit Renewal Information
2021 Inspector Assignments List
Instructions for Completing an Operation Permit Application 2021
Instructions for Scheduling an Inspection 2021
Printing Applications and Permits
How To Request a Re-Inspection
Drain Covers and VGB
Pool Drain Suction Compliance Form- 2021
Pump Identification with Pump Curves- 2021
VGB Approved Drain Covers and Equalizer Covers - 2021
Expiring Covers- Pool Drain Suction Compliance Report
PDSC Forms - Instructional Guide
Disabling Skimmer Equalizer - Position Statement
Helpful Documents for Pool Operators
2021 Pool Operator Meeting Slides
Swimming Pool Permit Checklist (EnglishSpanish)
Wading Pool Permit Checklist (EnglishSpanish)
Spa Permit Checklist (EnglishSpanish)
Water Recreational Attractions Permit Checklist (EnglishSpanish
Pool Barrier Guidance
Record Keeping Log
Master Swimming Pool List (Coming Soon)
Required Ring Buoy Rope Length Report
NC Public Swimming Pool Rules
Fence and Gate Checklist for Operators (
EnglishSpanish)
Public Pool Construction
Public Pool Plan Review and Construction
In-Field Plan Review Process
Plan Review Applications: In Field Plan Review - Equipment
In Field Plan Review - General
New Construction Field Checklists: Swimming PoolSpa Wading Pool
How to Schedule a Construction Final
Application for Operation Permit - New Construction Only
Re-Inspection Requests - New Construction
Fence and Gate Guide for New Construction - Contractors
Formal Appeal Information
DHHS Position Statements
Guidance regarding electrical safety during pool inspections
Pool Night Lighting Documentation Form
Guidance regarding the use of amenities within
the pool fence area
Guidance regarding pool night lighting
documentation
Public Pool Rules
(Please note that both state and local rules govern public swimming pools).
Virginia Graeme Baker Act - and new pool drain safety rules
Mecklenburg County Rules Governing Public Swimming Pools - 2019
NC Rules Governing Public Swimming Pools
Lifeguard Variance Form
Public Pool Inspections
Review Public Pool Inspections
Accidents at Public Swimming Pools
Responding to Fecal Accidents
CDC Guidelines for Responding to Fecal Incidents
CDC Fecal Incident Response Chart
Injury Reporting Requirements to Mecklenburg County
NC Public Swimming Pool Program
Behind the scenes VIDEO of a pool inspection
County services are operating at a limited capacity. Questions about COVID-19? Call Public Health Hotline: 980-314-9400