All public swimming pools and spas including those located in recreational facilities, clubs, apartments and condominiums excluding private residential pools require a health department permit by the Norfolk Department of Public Health and inspection periodically throughout the bathing season in order to ensure proper water quality and bather safety. Course information is available from this office. Pools shall not operate without prior approval from the Norfolk Department of Public Health s Bureau of Environmental Health Services.
Requirements also apply to spas, hot tubs, wading pools and spray pools.