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Swimming Pools & Spas in Wauwatosa, WI (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

Wauwatosa requires building permits for all in-ground and above-ground pools over 24 inches deep. Electrical and plumbing inspections required. Must comply with WI Uniform Dwelling Code.

Wauwatosa Swimming Pool Permits

Some Restrictions

Fencing Requirements

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

Wauwatosa Pool Fencing Requirements

Heavy Restrictions

Safety Rules

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

Wauwatosa Pool Safety Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Looking for Milwaukee County county-wide rules?

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

Swimming Pools & Spas in Milwaukee County