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Swimming Pools & Spas in Memphis, TN (2026)

1 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Memphis, Tennessee, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Fencing & Safety Requirements

Memphis Code §§ 9-92-2 and 9-92-12 require every public swimming pool to hold a $150 annual health department permit and to provide safety appliances, life buoys, life hooks, poles or ropes, and first aid kits, plus clearly marked depths and safe ingress and egress for bathers.

Memphis Public Swimming Pool Safety Rules

Some Restrictions

Memphis Code §§ 9-92-2, 9-92-12

Sec. 9-92-2(B). Before a permit is issued by the health department, an annual permit fee of $150.00 shall be paid to the city and county health department. Such fee shall be due on January 1 of each calendar year and shall be paid by January 31. Sec. 9-92-12. All reasonable precautions shall be taken at public swimming pools to protect the bathers from injury or accident. Convenient means of in...

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Swimming Pools & Spas in Shelby County