Swimming Pools & Spas in Cary, NC (2026)
2 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Cary, North Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
Cary's LDO requires gates with self-closing, self-latching hardware at every access point into an above-ground swimming pool, hot tub, or spa, to keep unattended children from drowning.
Above-Ground Pool Rules in Cary, NC
Some RestrictionsCary Land Development Ordinance § 5.3.4(I)
In order to protect unattended children from the risk of drowning: 1. All below-ground outdoor swimming pools, hot tubs, or spas having a depth of eighteen (18) inches or greater at the deepest point shall be completely surrounded by a fence or wall with a height of no less than four (4) feet... 2. All above-ground swimming pools shall maintain gates at access points into the pool. 3. All gates...
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Cary requires a 4-foot fence or self-latching gate around below-ground pools, hot tubs, and spas 18 inches deep or more, with a covered-spa exemption.
Cary Hot Tub and Spa Barrier Rules
Some RestrictionsCary Land Development Ordinance § 5.3.4(I)
All below-ground outdoor swimming pools, hot tubs, or spas having a depth of eighteen (18) inches or greater at the deepest point shall be completely surrounded by a fence or wall with a height of no less than four (4) feet... designed so that a four (4) and one-half (1/2) diameter sphere cannot pass through any opening... A portable spa or hot tub with a safety cover that complies with ASTM ES...
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