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.
Federal & National Standards
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act
15 U.S.C. ch. 106 ss 8001-8008
3 inspection points we check against this source.
View regulationCPSC VGBA Regulations - Incorporation by Reference
16 CFR Part 1450 s 1450.3
2 inspection points we check against this source.
View regulationSafety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools
CPSC Publication 362
22 inspection points we check against this source.
View regulation2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
28 CFR Pts. 35/36; Std. ss 242, 1009
50 inspection points we check against this source.
View regulationCDC Model Aquatic Health Code, 5th Edition - Code
MAHC 5th Ed.
290 inspection points we check against this source.
View regulationNorth 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.
View regulationPublic Swimming Pools statute (current text)
G.S. 130A-280, -281, -282
9 inspection points we check against this source.
View regulation2018 NC Residential Code, Appendix V
2018 NCRC App. V, AV101-AV108
39 inspection points we check against this source.
View regulationNEC 2017 Article 680 - Swimming Pools, Fountains
NFPA 70 (2017) Art. 680
83 inspection points we check against this source.
View regulationOSFM appeal decision - AV105 barrier requirements
OSFM appeal 2025-0209
3 inspection points we check against this source.
View regulationOSFM letter - 2024 State Building Code effective date
S.L. 2025-2 implementation
1 inspection point we check against this source.
View regulationGeneral Contractor classifications - S (Swimming Pools)
21 NCAC 12A .0202; G.S. 87-1
10 inspection points we check against this source.
View regulationResidential Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs guide
City of Rocky Mount handout (AV105 / NEC 680)
10 inspection points we check against this source.
View regulationActivities Involving Water in Child Care Centers
10A NCAC 09 .1403
12 inspection points we check against this source.
View regulationActivities Involving Water (family child care homes)
10A NCAC 09 .1730
8 inspection points we check against this source.
View regulationNC DHHS — Pool Inspection Forms & Guidance
NCDHHS EHS
268 inspection points we check against this source.
View regulationCounty & Local Regulations
Wake County Regulations Governing Swimming Pools
G.S. 130A-39; Wake County
Wake
13 inspection points we check against this source.
View regulationBuncombe County - Information for Pool Operators 2026
Buncombe County EH
Buncombe
20 inspection points we check against this source.
View regulationMecklenburg County EH - Public Swimming Pools
Mecklenburg County EH
Mecklenburg
7 inspection points we check against this source.
View regulationWake County EH - Public Swimming Pools (web capture)
Wake County Environmental Health, program web page
Wake
3 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.
