General Contractor classifications - S (Swimming Pools) — Pool Regulations — Pool Patchers

Classification (intro)

21 NCAC 12A .0202 CLASSIFICATION

(a) A general contractor shall be certified in one of the following five classifications:

What we inspect

Building Contractor classification authorizes S(Swimming Pools) work

We check that a contractor with a Building Contractor license is authorized to have performed your pool work.

Must be: A licensed Building Contractor is automatically qualified to build and repair swimming pools, with no separate pool license needed.

21 NCAC 12A .0202(a)(1)

What we inspect

Residential Contractor classification authorizes S(Swimming Pools) work on residential units

We check that a Residential Contractor license covers the pool work performed at your home.

Must be: A licensed Residential Contractor is automatically qualified to build and repair a residential swimming pool as part of home construction, with no separate pool license needed.

21 NCAC 12A .0202(a)(2)

What we inspect

Public Utilities Contractor classification authorizes S(Swimming Pools) work

We check whether a Public Utilities Contractor license was used to authorize pool work at your property.

Must be: A licensed Public Utilities Contractor is also qualified to build and repair swimming pools, though this license type is mainly used for larger utility infrastructure projects.

21 NCAC 12A .0202(a)(4)

21 NCAC 12A .0202(a)(5)(P)

Specialty Contractor — S(swimming Pools)

(5) Specialty Contractor. This classification covers all construction operation and performance of contract work outlined as follows:

What we inspect

S(Swimming Pools) specialty covers construction, demolition, service, and repair of all pools

We verify that whoever built, serviced, or repaired your pool held a valid swimming pool contractor license.

Must be: Anyone who builds, demolishes, services, or repairs a swimming pool must hold the proper swimming pool contractor licensing.

21 NCAC 12A .0202(a)(5)(P)

What we inspect

S(Swimming Pools) specialty includes excavation and grading for pool construction

We check that the excavation and grading for your pool were performed by a properly licensed pool contractor.

Must be: Excavation and grading work done as part of pool construction must be performed under a licensed swimming pool contractor's license.

21 NCAC 12A .0202(a)(5)(P)(i)

What we inspect

S(Swimming Pools) specialty includes shell construction, decks, walkways, tile, and coping

We check that your pool's shell, deck, walkways, tile, and coping were built by a licensed pool contractor.

Must be: Construction of the pool shell, deck, walkways, tile, and coping must be done by a properly licensed swimming pool contractor.

21 NCAC 12A .0202(a)(5)(P)(ii)

What we inspect

S(Swimming Pools) specialty includes installing pumps, filters, and chemical feeders

We check that your pool's pump, filter, and chemical feeder were installed by a licensed pool contractor.

Must be: Installation of pool equipment such as pumps, filters, and chemical feeders must be done by a licensed swimming pool contractor.

21 NCAC 12A .0202(a)(5)(P)(iii)

What we inspect

S(Swimming Pools) specialty excludes sewer/water-line connections and electrical work

We check that any sewer, water-line, or electrical connections on your pool were done by the correctly licensed trade.

Must be: Connecting to sewer or water lines, and any electrical grounding, bonding, or wiring, must be done by a licensed plumber or electrician, not just a pool contractor.

If it fails: If this work was done only by a pool contractor, have a licensed electrician or plumber inspect and re-certify it.

21 NCAC 12A .0202(a)(5)(P)(iii)

(P) S(Swimming Pools). This classification covers the construction, demolition, service, and repair of all swimming pools. It includes:

(i) excavation and grading;

(ii) construction of concrete, gunite, fiberglass, metal-walled with liner, steel-walled with liner, and plastic-type pools, pool decks, and walkways, and tiling and coping; and

(iii) installation of all equipment including pumps, filters, and chemical feeders. It does not include direct connections to a sanitary sewer system or to portable water lines, nor the grounding and bonding of any metal surfaces or the making of any electrical connections.

(b) An applicant may be licensed in more than one classification of general contracting provided the applicant meets the qualifications for the classifications, which includes passing the examinations for the classification requested by the applicant. The license granted to an applicant who meets the qualifications for all of the classifications set forth in the rules of this Section shall be designated "unclassified."

History Note: Authority G.S. 87-1; 87-4; 87-10;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. September 26, 1977;

Amended Eff. June 1, 1994; June 1, 1992; May 1, 1989; January 1, 1983;

Temporary Amendment Eff. February 18, 1997;

Amended Eff. April 1, 2014; June 1, 2011; September 1, 2009; April 1, 2004; April 1, 2003; August 1, 2002; April 1, 2001; August 1, 2000; August 1, 1998;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 23, 2016;

Amended Eff. September 1, 2019; April 1, 2018;

Recodified from 21 NCAC 12 .0202 Eff. January 2, 2020;

Amended Eff. January 1, 2023; January 1, 2022.

General Contractor classifications - S (Swimming Pools)

Classification (intro)

Specialty Contractor — S(swimming Pools)

Additional inspection points