Pools

Mission

Minimize illnesses and injuries associated with contaminated or hazardous conditions in or around swimming pools.

UPDATE: COVID-19 Guidance for Pools and Water Parks

Rules and Regulations (511-3-5)  * 

    Brochure - summarizing changes

* There is a 4-month implementation period for new pool construction and remodeling activities. Enforcement begins May 31, 2017. Owners/operators of existing pools will be given a reasonable period of time to comply with applicable changes in the amended rules.

Map of Counties With/Without State Regulations  

Pool Owner/Operator Resources:

• Pool Operator Training Courses
• Pool Operator Guidance
• Construction Plan Review
• Construction Permit Application
• Operation Permit Application
• Modification Permit Application
• Inspection Form
• Hydraulic Analysis Form
• Well Water Info

Additional Resources

• CDC Healthy Swimming Program
• CDC Fecal Incident Response Recommendations
• Health and Saftey - Pool Chemicals Poster
• Health and Saftey - Swimming Poster
• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Pool Safety

Program Goals

• Reduce substantial health hazards and other risk factors that lead to illness or injury through training and enforcement.
• Conduct complaint investigations associated with swimming pools, spas, and recreational waterparks.
• Perform compliance inspections of all regulated facilities to ensure adherence to design, operation and maintenance rules.