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North Carolina Pool Regulations

The rules that govern pool safety in North Carolina — in one place, in plain language. Our pool inspection reports cite these regulations directly so you can read the exact rule behind every finding.

North Carolina State Rules

15A NCAC 18A .2500 — Rules Governing Public Swimming Pools

15A NCAC 18A .2508-.2545

529 inspection points we check against this source.

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Public Swimming Pools statute (current text)

G.S. 130A-280, -281, -282

9 inspection points we check against this source.

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2018 NC Residential Code, Appendix V

2018 NCRC App. V, AV101-AV108

39 inspection points we check against this source.

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NEC 2017 Article 680 - Swimming Pools, Fountains

NFPA 70 (2017) Art. 680

83 inspection points we check against this source.

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OSFM appeal decision - AV105 barrier requirements

OSFM appeal 2025-0209

3 inspection points we check against this source.

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OSFM letter - 2024 State Building Code effective date

S.L. 2025-2 implementation

1 inspection point we check against this source.

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General Contractor classifications - S (Swimming Pools)

21 NCAC 12A .0202; G.S. 87-1

10 inspection points we check against this source.

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Residential Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs guide

City of Rocky Mount handout (AV105 / NEC 680)

10 inspection points we check against this source.

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Activities Involving Water in Child Care Centers

10A NCAC 09 .1403

12 inspection points we check against this source.

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Activities Involving Water (family child care homes)

10A NCAC 09 .1730

8 inspection points we check against this source.

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NC DHHS — Pool Inspection Forms & Guidance

NCDHHS EHS

268 inspection points we check against this source.

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For general reference only — not legal advice. Always confirm the current rule with the issuing authority.