PUBLIC pools and spas in Montgomery County are regulated by the county Office of Public Health and require a PA Department of Health permit. Private residential pool safety is set by statewide code (barriers, drains, alarms) enforced by your municipality.
Montgomery County's real safety authority is over PUBLIC bathing places. Under Pennsylvania's Public Bathing Law it is unlawful to operate a public bathing place without first obtaining a permit from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and all public bathing places in Montgomery County must submit an annual application of registration; the county Office of Public Health conducts operational inspections. Public pools and spas must also comply with the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act anti-entrapment drain-cover requirements. For private backyard pools, safety comes from the statewide UCC barrier, gate, and drain provisions enforced by your borough or township.
Operating a public bathing place without a Department of Health permit is unlawful; the county Office of Public Health can suspend registration and order closure. Private pool safety lapses are municipal UCC violations.
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Norristown, PA
Norristown Chapter 229 (Peace and Good Order) prohibits loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that annoys, disturbs, injures, or endangers others. Gatherings m...
Norristown, PA
Norristown Chapter 229 prohibits construction activity (hauling, excavation, demolition, equipment) between 7:30 PM–7:00 AM Mon–Fri, and 8:00 PM–9:00 AM Sat–...
Norristown, PA
Norristown Chapter 103 (Animals) governs barking dogs and is supplemental to PA Dog Law (3 P.S. §459). Animal Control Officer position established. Violation...
Norristown, PA
Aircraft noise is federally preempted. Norristown has no local aircraft noise ordinance. Located in Montgomery County, approximately 15 miles from Philadelph...
Norristown, PA
Vehicles used for recreational purposes may park on Norristown streets for no more than 48 hours. This applies to RVs and similar recreational vehicles class...
Norristown, PA
No person shall park any commercial vehicle upon any Norristown street, alley, or highway. Exceptions include active deliveries, utility work, emergency vehi...
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