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Swimming Pools & Spas in Springdale, AR: What Residents Actually Need to Know

By CityRuleLookup Editorial Team

If you live in Springdale or are thinking about moving there, swimming pools & spas are one of those things you probably won't think about until they affect you directly. Springdale has 2 specific rules on the books covering different aspects of swimming pools & spas, and some of them might surprise you.

Fencing & Safety Requirements

Springdale requires every swimming pool in the city to be kept clean, sanitary and in good repair under the property-maintenance code, with fence and gate barrier rules set separately.

Key details: Standard: Clean, sanitary, good repair. Applies to: Private swimming pools citywide. Barrier rules: Set separately at Sec. 91-67. Public pool health: Governed by state health rules.

Letting a pool go unsanitary or fall into disrepair violates Section 91-66 and is punishable under Section 1-9, with each day of noncompliance treated as a separate offense.

If you are coming from a city with tighter rules, you will find Springdale gives residents more flexibility on fencing & safety requirements.

Pool Permits

Springdale's Property Maintenance Code requires any private pool, above-ground or in-ground, holding more than 24 inches of water to have a 48-inch barrier with a self-closing, self-latching gate.

Key details: Depth trigger: Water over 24 inches deep. Barrier height: At least 48 inches above grade. Gate: Self-closing, self-latching, or locked. Latch release rule: Pool side if under 54 inches. Covers: Pools, hot tubs, and spas alike.

Code officials can issue a notice of violation and order the barrier corrected; refusing to comply exposes the owner to citation and further code enforcement action under Chapter 91.

The Bottom Line

Springdale's swimming pools & spas rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Springdale is broadly strict or permissive.

Keep in mind that Springdale can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.