NC Hot Tub Age Law: Under 5 Prohibited; 5–12 Supervised

North Carolina public swimming pool/spa rules (15A NCAC 18A .2500):

• Children under 5: Prohibited from public hot tubs/spas.
• Ages 5–12: Allowed only with direct adult supervision at all times.
• 13+: No specific age restriction, but general safety rules apply.

Rationale: Young children overheat faster, cannot regulate body temperature, and are at high drowning risk in turbulent, hot water. Private residential hot tubs are not regulated by this code but same safety principles apply.