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Swimming Pools & Spas in Racine, WI (2026)

3 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Racine, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

Racine requires building permits for pools, spas, and hot tubs. WI Uniform Dwelling Code governs. Inspections required.

Racine Swimming Pool Permits

Some Restrictions

Fencing Requirements

Racine requires pool barriers to prevent unsupervised child access. Minimum 48-inch height. Self-closing, self-latching gates. WI Stat. §145.17.

Racine Pool Fencing Requirements

Heavy Restrictions

Safety Rules

Racine enforces pool safety requirements including anti-entrapment drain covers (VGB Act), barriers, and depth markers. WI Stat. §145.17 governs.

Racine Pool Safety Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Looking for Racine County county-wide rules?

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

Swimming Pools & Spas in Racine County