Paterson, NJ Swimming Pools & Spas: Fencing & Safety Requirements (2026)

No electrical switches, outlets or appliances and no electrical wiring not in well-grounded shielding conduit shall be within a three-foot radius of any point of the pool's edge or surface as measured in any direction. No electrical installation shall be so constructed or located that in the event that it should collapse or fall, it would fall into the pool. The circulating pumps, motors, lights, filtration equipment and all other electrical equipment used in conjunction with a swimming pool shall be electrically supplied through an underwriter's approved ground fault circuit breaker. Such breaker will be mounted within the main service panel within the building on which public service has mounted its meter. Ground fault breakers designed to plug into existing wall receptacles will not be approved for pool use. All electrical equipment will be installed as to comply with the National Electrical Code, 2002, and as thereafter adopted by the State of New Jersey.

G. There shall be no physical connection between a potable water system and a pool. The water supply system for a pool shall be in compliance with the National Standard Plumbing Code, 2004, and as thereafter adopted annually by the State of New Jersey.

H. Preferably, the discharge should empty into a storm sewer, stream or dry well of adequate capacity. In no case shall the pool water be discharged within 50 feet of a well or within 25 feet of an adjacent property, pool or residence.