5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Montgomery County, Ohio.
Verified from official government sources
Public and municipal pools, spas and splash pads in Montgomery County must be licensed and inspected by Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County under Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3701-31. Private backyard pools instead need a building permit from your city or township.
OAC 3701-31-04(A)(1)
No person will operate or maintain a public swimming pool without a license issued by the licensor having jurisdiction.
A residential pool barrier must be at least 48 inches high under the Residential Code of Ohio, enforced by your city or township building department. Public pools follow Ohio Administrative Code 3701-31 perimeter-barrier rules enforced by Public Health.
Ohio Residential Code, pool barrier section
The top of the barrier shall be not less than 48 inches (1219 mm) above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool.
Public pools in Montgomery County must meet Ohio Administrative Code 3701-31 safety standards — barriers, water quality, supervision and incident reporting — enforced by Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County. Private pools follow Residential Code of Ohio barrier and alarm rules.
OAC 3701-31-04(B)(6)(s)
Perimeter barriers will be in good repair at all times to prevent unauthorized entry. All perimeter barriers will be with gates or doors that are self-closing and lockable unless otherwise permitted by law.
Above-ground residential pools in Montgomery County are regulated by your city or township building department under the Residential Code of Ohio, not by the county. A pool deep enough to swim in generally needs a barrier and often a permit.
Public and commercial spas, whirlpools and hot tubs in Montgomery County must be licensed and inspected by Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County under Ohio Administrative Code 3701-31. Private backyard hot tubs are handled by your city or township building department.
OAC 3701-31-04(A)(1)
No person will operate or maintain a public swimming pool without a license issued by the licensor having jurisdiction.
1 cities in Montgomery County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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