Title
Health Department Private Swimming Pool Rules
Action
ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution Repealing the current Mecklenburg County Health Department residential swimming pool rules.
Staff Contact: Tyrone C. Wade, County Attorney
Dr. Kim Scott, Health Department Director
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The Board of Health rule adopted in 1999 and most recently amended on March 7, 2023, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 130A-39, regulating private residential swimming pools in Mecklenburg County, is to be repealed. Pursuant to Session Law 2025-94 (HB926 §16), which amended N.C.G.S. 130A-39, the General Assembly revised the statutes and removed the authority of local governments to adopt rules related to residential swimming pools. On January 13, 2026, the Board received a presentation from the Board of Health Director requesting the Board to repeal the rule at an upcoming meeting and to publish notice of the repeal. Notice of publication is attached.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A