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Swimming Pool Information



Important Notices


If your Management Company or Billing Address has changed, or if you have any billing-related questions, please contact Terry Chappell at 919-856-7437 or State rules and Wake County regulations (pdf format).

For Swimming Pool Owners/Operators
If you own or operate a swimming pool in Wake County, there are several things you should know before you can open your pool for use:

  1. If you are building a new public swimming pool, there is a $250 fee for plan review.
  2. All public swimming pool operators must be must be certified by Wake County and either the National Swimming Pool Association or the American Swimming Pool and Spa Association. Contact this office at 919-856-7400 for testing times and information for Wake County certification.
  3. Familiarize yourself with State rules and Wake County swimming pool regulations.
  4. You should download a copy of the CPO Checklist to find out what you are expected to do to keep your swimming pool operational.
  5. Be sure you pay your swimming pool fees each year. The cost for the annual operation permit is $275.

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