Swimming Pools & Spas in Hackensack, NJ (2026)
2 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Hackensack, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fencing Requirements
Hackensack regulates pool barriers through Chapter 100 (Housing and Property Maintenance), Article III of the City Code, plus the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.14) and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) adopted statewide. Private pools deeper than 24 inches must be enclosed by a fence or barrier at least 48 inches high.
Hackensack Swimming Pool Fencing Requirements
Heavy RestrictionsSafety Rules
Swimming pool safety in Hackensack is governed by the New Jersey Swimming Pool Subcode (N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.10A, adopting the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code with NJ amendments) and locally enforced under Hackensack City Code Chapter 100 (Housing and Property Maintenance, adopted July 8, 2008, amended through 2016), Article III. Private pools, hot tubs, and spas containing more than 24 inches of water must be completely enclosed by a self-closing, self-latching barrier at least 48 inches high above finished grade.
Swimming Pool Safety Rules in Hackensack
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