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Macon County Environmental Health

1830 Lakeside Drive, Franklin, NC 28734

tele: (828) 349-2490

fax: (828) 349-4136

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M - F 8AM - 4:30 PM

Macon County Health Department - Environmental Services
Public Swimming Pools & Spas

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link to PDF doc - Fecal Accident?

Fecal Accident?

What do I need to know about starting to build a public pool or spa?
Visit the The North Carolina Environmental Health Services Webpage concerning public swimming pools.
link to PDF doc - Pool Administration Rules Download Pool Administration Rules...

How do I get a Pool or Spa permit?
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A permit is issued to a public swimming pool, wading pool or spa after an application is filled out and the required fee is paid in full. The Environmental Health Specialist makes a site visit and if the pool or spa meets all of the requirements, then a permit is issued. After the permit is issued, the pool or spa may be opened for use. *Each pool or spa is permitted for one year/one season only. An application, fee payment and permit must be completed annually to continue operating legally. link to PDF doc - Public Pool Operation Permit
Download Public Pool Operation Permit...

The fees are as follows:

  • Pool, Spa, or Wading Pool- $100.00
  • Each additional Pool, Spa, or Wading Pool is an extra $20.00

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What does an inspection involve?
An inspection is a process in which the Environmental Health Specialist makes an unannounced site visit to a certain place after a permit has been issued. Each place starts with a 100% rating and points are deducted from 100% according to the violation. For example: If the pool floor was dirty, then 4 points are deducted from 100. Each violation has a certain point value issued by the state to deduct. The most points one violation can be deducted are 6. If a facility gets a 6-point demerit, then the pool/spa must shut down until the violation is solved. A few of these examples are: Water clarity, Correct amount of disinfectant or the pH of the water. These are all things that can cause a pool to be shut down. The facility will receive an original form of the inspection sheet at the time the inspection is completed. The information needed to fill out each inspection sheet is:

  • Type of Pool- Swimming, Spa or Wading Pool
  • Operation of the Pool- Seasonal or Year Round
  • Water Supply- Community, Transient Non-Community, Non-Transient Non-Community or Non-Public Water Supply
  • Wastewater System- Community or On-Site System
  • Health Department Name
  • Location of the Pool
  • Name of the Pool
  • Mailing Address
  • Pool Operator

The Environmental Health Specialist signs and dates the inspection sheet and a facility number which is for the health departments records is recorded.

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