Permitted Activities: Failure to get a Construction Permit prior to beginning construction of a public swimming pool/spa will result in a violation.

Failure to get Operational Approval (including a piping inspection before completion of construction) prior to beginning operation of a public swimming pool/spa will result in a violation.

Failure to get a Change Order Permit prior to making any modifications to an existing public swimming pool/spa will result in a violation.

General Operation/Maintenance: Failure to operate and maintain a public swimming pool or spa in accordance with the Regulations for Public Swimming Pools will result in violation(s). These deficiencies are normally identified through a SCDES Public Swimming Pool Inspection.

Regulation 61-51, Public Swimming Pools

• Centers for Disease Control - Healthy Swimming
• Labor, Licensing, and Regulation
• National Spa & Pool Institute
• NSF International
• The Professional Pool Operators of America
• Pool & Spa News
• US Access Board

Swimming Pool Permitting and Compliance

Swimming Pools - Change Orders

Recreational Waters - Commonly Asked Fee Questions

Enforcement and Violations: Public Swimming Pools/Spas

Natural Swimming Areas - Water Samples Required

Rental of Residential Swimming Pools to the Public