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Swimming Pools & Spas in East Orange, NJ (2026)

2 verified swimming pools & spas rules for East Orange, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

In the City of East Orange, no owner, operator or occupant may maintain, operate or use a pool covered by the § 246-1 fencing rule without first securing a permit from the Public Officer showing compliance with that fencing standard.

East Orange Residential Pool Permit Required

Some Restrictions

East Orange City Code § 246-2

No owner, operator or occupant of any premises shall maintain, operate, use or permit the operation or use of any pool governed by the provisions of § 246-1 without first securing a permit from the Public Officer, indicating therein compliance with § 246-1. Applications for such permit shall be made on forms supplied by the Public Officer and shall be accompanied by a permit fee as provided for...

Fencing & Safety Requirements

In the City of East Orange, any swimming or wading pool with a sidewall more than 50% below grade must be enclosed by a fence, wall or other barrier at least 48 inches high with a gate that is latched or locked whenever the pool is unattended and holds water.

East Orange Pool Fence Height Requirement

Some Restrictions

East Orange City Code § 246-1

Any swimming or wading pool, either permanently installed or portable or collapsible, with the height of any sidewall more than 50% below grade, which is or may hereafter be constructed, installed, placed, established or maintained on any premises in the City, shall be surrounded by a fence, wall or other enclosure with a height of no less than 48 inches and shall be provided with a gate, which...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement East Orange city rules.

Swimming Pools & Spas in Essex County