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New law allows residential pool rentals in Mecklenburg County

New law allows residential pool rentals in Mecklenburg County

MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — Residents can now rent a pool to cool off in Mecklenburg County, according to public health officials.

This is due to a state law that went into effect on July 1.

That law authorizes residential pool rentals, but the owners must follow these standards:

  • Testing and maintaining water chemical levels.
  • Keeping the pool area safe with proper signage.
  • Having proper life-saving equipment such as reaching poles and life rings.
  • Protecting and securing the pool with fencing and barriers to prevent unsupervised access.
  • Having properly fitted submerged suction covers.
  • Having a pool deck area with nonslip surfaces.

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