Title 178, Chapter 2 (Design, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Public Swimming Pools). Enforced by Nebraska Dept. of Water, Energy and Environment (plan review/construction permits); local governments (operating permits/inspections) since July 18, 2026. Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.
LB 759, effective July 18, 2026, moved operating-permit issuance and operational inspections from the state to local governments; the state Dept. of Water, Energy & Environment retains plan review/construction permitting for new pools/spas.
Source: primary document
Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; the building view resolves them from your ZIP.
In force since the July 18, 2026 devolution to local governments
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.
Title 178, Chapter 2 (Design, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Public Swimming Pools). LB 759, effective July 18, 2026, moved operating-permit issuance and operational inspections from the state to local governments; the state Dept. of Water, Energy & Environment retains plan review/construction permitting for new pools/spas.
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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