Title 196, Nebraska Public Swimming Pool Standards (effective 09-23-2026): Ch. 1 design, permitting and construction; Ch. 2 minimum sanitary and safety requirements. Enforced by Nebraska Dept. of Water, Energy and Environment (plan review/construction permits); local governments (operating permits/inspections) since July 18, 2026. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.
LB 759, effective July 18, 2026, moved operating permits and operational inspections from the state to local governments (city, village, county or health department). The state water/environment department keeps plan review and construction permits for new or modified public pools and spas. Confirm with the local inspection authority.
Source: primary document
Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.
Title 196 effective Sep 23, 2026 (in force); operating permits now local
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.
Title 196, Nebraska Public Swimming Pool Standards (effective 09-23-2026): Ch. 1 design, permitting and construction; Ch. 2 minimum sanitary and safety requirements. LB 759, effective July 18, 2026, moved operating permits and operational inspections from the state to local governments (city, village, county or health department). The state water/environment department keeps plan review and construction permits for new or modified public pools and spas. Confirm with the local inspection authority.
Nebraska Dept. of Water, Energy and Environment (plan review/construction permits); local governments (operating permits/inspections) since July 18, 2026.
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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