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. 

Aquatics Venue Operator Classes

A basic intro class to maintaining/operating pools. Valid for 3 years; does not transfer nationally. 

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2024 Pool Safety Excellence Award Winners teal background with trophy

Swimming Pools & Spas Documents


  1. Pool Permit Application
  2. Pool Plan Review 2024 PDF E-Fillable
  3. Swimming Pool and Spa Rules and Regulations
  4. Pool & Spa Signage Rules
  5. Pool Formulas
  6. Pre-Opening Checklist
  7. Pool Operation Record
  8. Fecal Accident Response
  9. Closing Outdoor Pools for the Winter
  10. Env. Health Fee Schedule, ending 12/31/2025
  11. Env. Health Fee Schedule, effective Jan. 1, 2026

Swimming Pool and Spa Inspection Results

Swimming pool and spa inspections are public record and may be viewed by the public. Inspection reports 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 at 816-595-4350.

Looking to report a concern? Click here.

Pool Newsletter

Check out the latest edition of Clay County Public Health Center's environmental health newsletter! View the summer 2024 newsletter

Pool Violations 2024

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