No state pool or spa rule or permit: MSDH states it does not regulate swimming pools and spas and that no permits are required. Enforced by MS State Dept. of Health, Office of Environmental Health (voluntary guidelines only; no permits or state pool inspections). Reported, in verification; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.
MSDH's guidance sheet says the department does not regulate swimming pools and spas and no permits are required; its disinfectant, pH and safety guidelines are recommendations only. County or city ordinances were not checked.
Source: primary document
Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.
In force; MSDH Pool and Swimming Guidelines page read Nov 10, 2026 lists only voluntary sanitation guidelines and a model code link; no state permit shown
The federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (drain covers and anti-entrapment) applies to every public pool alongside the state rule below.
These apply when the building has the equipment or fits the type named. The frequency is the standard one; your local official can set a stricter one, so confirm it for the address.
No state pool or spa rule or permit: MSDH states it does not regulate swimming pools and spas and that no permits are required. MSDH's guidance sheet says the department does not regulate swimming pools and spas and no permits are required; its disinfectant, pH and safety guidelines are recommendations only. County or city ordinances were not checked.
MS State Dept. of Health, Office of Environmental Health (voluntary guidelines only; no permits or state pool inspections).
Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.
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