Residential Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs guide

Rocky Mount local ordinance requires barrier height of at least 60 inches

We check the barrier height for pools located within Rocky Mount city limits.

Must be: In Rocky Mount, the barrier must be at least 60 inches (5 feet) tall, taller than the statewide 48-inch minimum.

If it fails: Raise the fence height to at least 60 inches if your property is inside Rocky Mount.

Rocky Mount Land Development Code Sec. 710(A)(10) (as cited in city pool guide, p.2)

Water must not be added to the pool until the barrier passes inspection

We check the inspection status of your barrier before any water goes in the pool.

Must be: The barrier must be inspected and approved by the city before the pool can be filled with water.

NC_ResidentialPoolGuide_RockyMount.pdf, p.2 (General Information)

Climbable structures must be kept at least 36 inches from the pool barrier

We measure the distance between the barrier and any nearby climbable structures.

Must be: Furniture, equipment, or other climbable objects must stay at least 36 inches away from the barrier.

If it fails: Relocate any climbable item so it's at least 36 inches from the fence line.

NC_ResidentialPoolGuide_RockyMount.pdf, p.4 (Things to Know, item 2)

Temporary barriers required around pool excavations during construction

We check that temporary fencing is in place around any open excavation during construction.

Must be: A temporary barrier must surround the pool excavation at all times during construction, whether or not it's filled.

NC_ResidentialPoolGuide_RockyMount.pdf, p.4 (Things to Know, item 3)

Suction fittings must meet ANSI/ASME A112.19.8M or have covers at least 18x23 in

We check the drain covers on your pool's suction fittings.

Must be: Suction fittings must meet the ANSI/ASME A112.19.8M standard, or have covers measuring at least 18 by 23 inches.

If it fails: Replace non-compliant drain covers with certified ones or larger covers meeting the size requirement.

NC_ResidentialPoolGuide_RockyMount.pdf, p.4 (Entrapment Protection)

Safety vacuum release systems (SVRS) must conform to ASME A112.19.17

We check that any installed safety vacuum release system meets the required safety standard.

Must be: A safety vacuum release system, if present, must conform to ASME A112.19.17.

NC_ResidentialPoolGuide_RockyMount.pdf, p.4 (Entrapment Protection)

Two required suction outlets must be spaced at least 36 inches apart

We measure the spacing between your pool's two main drain outlets.

Must be: When two suction outlets are required, they must be at least 36 inches apart.

NC_ResidentialPoolGuide_RockyMount.pdf, p.4 (Entrapment Protection)

Dual suction outlets piped for simultaneous flow via vacuum-relief line

We check how the suction outlets are plumbed together.

Must be: Both suction outlets must draw water at the same time through a single line protected against vacuum buildup.

NC_ResidentialPoolGuide_RockyMount.pdf, p.4 (Entrapment Protection)

Pool cleaner fitting must sit 6-12 inches below minimum operable water level

We measure the depth of the pool cleaner fitting below the water line.

Must be: The pool cleaner fitting must sit between 6 and 12 inches below the lowest normal water level.

NC_ResidentialPoolGuide_RockyMount.pdf, p.4 (Entrapment Protection)

Swimming is prohibited until final inspection and Certificate of Occupancy issue

We check whether final inspections and the Certificate of Occupancy have been completed before use.

Must be: No one may swim in the pool until all inspections are approved and the Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.

NC_ResidentialPoolGuide_RockyMount.pdf, p.4 (Things to Know, item 4)