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Mailing Address:

Mecklenburg County Public Health
Hal Marshal Services Center
700 N. Tryon Street, Suite 208
Charlotte, NC 28202

Office Location:


Mecklenburg County Public Health
Hal Marshall Services Center
700 N. Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202

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Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m - 5 p.m.

Contact

Public Swimming Pools
 980-314-1620

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​​Public Swimming Pools

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​NEW FOR 2018 SEASON!  children playing in a public swimming pool

All seasonal pools must receive and pass a permit inspection prior to opening for the 2018 season.

 

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 He​alth staff. Information and resources regarding local and state public swimming pool requirements are provided below.

Mecklenburg County Rules Governing Public Swimming Pools - 2018

The Mecklenburg County Health Ordinance also requires approval to construct a residential swimming pool​

​Need an Application or Permit?

Print Pool Permits and Application Records

​Pre-Inspection Checklist?

​​Public Swimming Pool Permit Renewal Information

​​​Inspector Assignment List 2018 (Inspector Assignment List 2018)

Permitting and Inspection Updates 2018

Instructions for Completing an Operation Permit Application 2018

Instructions for scheduling a permit inspection - 2018

 Printing Applications and Permits

Public Swimming Pool Presentation for Owners and Operator

How To Request a Re-Inspection


 

Drain Covers and VGB

Pool Drian Safety Compliance Form - 2019

​​Pump Identification with Pump Curves  - 2018

VGB Approved Drain Covers and Equalizer Covers - 2018

PDSC Report - Expiring Covers 2018 for Operators

Master List PDSC Information - 2018

PDSC Forms - Instructional Guide

PDFDisabling Skimmer Equalizer - Position Statement

 

 

Helpful Documents for Pool Operators

Swimming Pool Permit Checklist (EnglishSpanish) ​

Wading Pool Permit Checklist (EnglishSpanish)

Spa Permit Checklist (EnglishSpanish)

Water Recreational Attractions Permit Checklist (EnglishSpanish)

PDFRecord Keeping Log

Master Swimming Pool List (Coming Soon)

Required Ring Buoy Rope Length Report

PDFNC Public Swimming Pool Rules

Fence and Gate Checklist for Operators (EnglishPDFSpanish)

 

 

Public Pool Construction

Public Pool Plan Review and Construction

Repair or Renovation:In-Field Plan Review Process In Field Plan Review Application

New Construction Field Checklists: Swimming Pool Spa Wading Pool

How to Schedule a Construction Final

Application for Operation Permit - New Construction Only

Re-Inspection Requests - New Construction

PDFFence and Gate Guide for New Construction - Contractors


 

P​ublic Pool Rules

(Please note that both state and local rules govern public swimming pools).

​Virginia Graeme Baker Act - and new pool drain safety rules

Meckelnburg County Rules Governing Public Swimming Pools - 2018

​PDFNC Rules Governing Public Swimming Pools 

Lifeguard Variance Form 2018


 

Public Pool Inspections

Review Public Pool Inspections

 

 

Accidents at Public Swimming Pools

Responding to Fecal Accidents

PDFCDC Guidelines for Responding to Fecal Incidents

PDFCDC Fecal Incident Response Chart

Injury Reporting Requirements to Mecklenburg County

 

 

Useful Resources

NC Public Swimming Pool Program

Behind the scenes VIDEO ​of a pool inspection

Address

Mailing Address:

Mecklenburg County Public Health
Hal Marshal Services Center
700 N. Tryon Street, Suite 208
Charlotte, NC 28202

Office Location:


Mecklenburg County Public Health
Hal Marshall Services Center
700 N. Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202

MAP

Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m - 5 p.m.

Contact

Public Swimming Pools
 980-314-1620

Key Initiatives

Public Health Key Initiatives