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Swimming Pools & Spas in Wausau, WI (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

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

Wausau Swimming Pool Permits

Some Restrictions

Fencing Requirements

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

Wausau Pool Fencing Requirements

Heavy Restrictions

Safety Rules

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

Wausau Pool Safety Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Looking for Marathon County county-wide rules?

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

Swimming Pools & Spas in Marathon County