Swimming Pools & Spas in Monroe County, PA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Monroe County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Pool Permits
In Monroe County an above-ground pool wall serves as the required barrier only where it stands at least 48 inches high; the access ladder must then be secured, locked, or removable. A UCC permit still applies over 24 inches deep.
Monroe County Above-Ground Pool Rules
Some RestrictionsPA UCC (34 Pa. Code Section 403.21), ISPSC 2021 Section 305.5
Where only the pool wall serves as the barrier, the bottom of the wall is on grade, the top of the wall is not less than 48 inches (1219 mm) above grade for the entire perimeter of the pool, the wall complies with the requirements of Section 305.2 and the pool manufacturer allows the wall to serve as a barrier.
Fencing & Safety Requirements
A hot tub or spa in Monroe County skips the 48-inch barrier when it has a lockable safety cover meeting ASTM F1346. It still needs a UCC electrical permit for the 240-volt circuit.
Monroe County Hot Tub & Spa Rules
Few RestrictionsPA UCC (34 Pa. Code Section 403.21), ISPSC 2021 Section 305.1
Where spas or hot tubs are equipped with a lockable safety cover complying with ASTM F1346 and swimming pools are equipped with a powered safety cover that complies with ASTM F1346, the areas where those spas, hot tubs or pools are located shall not be required to comply with Sections 305.2 through 305.7.
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