Pools

Environmental Health Protection permits and inspects all swimming pools and spas that are not residential. Typically, these are pools located at hotels, municipalities and community centers, subdivision home associations, hospitals, camps and mobile home parks. Complaints concerning these facilities are also investigated by environmental health specialists. 

Swimming Pools & Spas Documents


  1. EH Classes May-August 2021
  2. Pool Newsletter - May 2021.pdf
  3. Swimming Pool and Spa Rules and Regulations
  4. Fecal Accident Response
  5. Pool Formulas
  6. Pool Permit Application
  7. Pool Plan Review Application
  8. Pre-Opening Checklist
  9. Pool-Spa Operation Record
  10. Closing Outdoor Pools for the Winter
  11. Pool & Spa Signage Rules
  12. Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2020

Swimming Pool and Spa Inspection Results

Swimming pool and spa inspections are public record and may be viewed by the public. Inspections are available online or by viewing the office file at the Clay County Public Health Center.
  • If you have any questions, or need further information, please contact Environmental Health Protection at 816-595-4350.

Virginia Graeme Baker Act Information


  1. Guidance for Safety - The Pool and Spa Safety Act
  2. VGB Compliance Form
  3. VGB Cover Replacement Guidance
  4. VGB Fact Sheet

ADA Accessibility for Swimming Pools

  1. ADA Accessibility Summary for Swimming Pools
  2. ADA Flyer
  3. ADA How Do You Make Pools Accessible