Public Pools
The Appalachian District Health Department is charged with the permitting and inspection of all public swimming pools, wading pools, and spas within the three county district. Public swimming pool permitting and inspections fall under the North Carolina Rules Governing Public Swimming Pools 15A NCAC 18A .2500. By ensuring the proper construction and maintenance of public swimming pools, the Appalachian District Health Department strives to provide the public with safe and enjoyable aquatic facilities.
For more information on swimming pools, please contact Tyler McKeithan at 828-264-4995.
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**The Americans with Disabilities Act has been updated to address accessibility issues pertaining to swimming pools. The Appalachian District Health Department does not have enforcement over ADA requirements. Operators of swimming pools are urged to contact their county building inspections department for more information on this new requirement. You can also find more information by clicking the link below.
Some VGB compliant drain covers have been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To all public pool operators: you must review the information in this recall and verify if one of these drain covers are install in your pool or spa. Please see the link below for more information on this recall. For assistance, please call the Environmental Health office in your county.
U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
As of May 1, 2010 all public swimming pools in the State of North Carolina must be in compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act. Please click on the link below for information on the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act
VIRGINIA GRAEME BAKER POOL & SPA SAFETY ACT
VGB ACT- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
NON-COMPLIANCE POOL FENCES MEMO
New regulations for public swimming pools are in effect as of May 1, 2010. Please click on the link below to view these new regulations.
RULES GOVERNING PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS