Swimming Pools & Spas in Rock County, WI (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Rock County, Wisconsin.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Rock County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Fencing & Safety Requirements
No county-wide residential pool fence rule exists; barriers are set by your town, city, or village. Wisconsin's statewide barrier standard (SPS 390.18) applies to public and semi-public pools: a barrier at least 5 feet high with self-closing, lockable gates.
Pool Fencing Rules in Rock County, WI
Some RestrictionsWis. Admin. Code SPS 390.18(4)
(d) The barrier shall be at least 5 feet in height. (e) Gates in the barrier shall be equipped with a self-closing, lockable closure mechanism at a height of at least 54 inches from the bottom of the gate. (f) Fences serving as barriers shall have no opening greater than 4 inches in width or diameter.
Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Rock County
2 cities in Rock County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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