State Codes
State of Alaska Pool Code
Code: | Alaska Admin Code 18 AAC 30.500 |
Effective Date: | 1-1-1997 |
Governing Body: | Alaska Division of Environmental Health |
Notes: | The Alaska Admin Code outlines hygiene requirements which are incorporated in their Pool Rules sign. The code also lists required lifesaving equipment which includes a 20 inch outside diameter ring buoy with a 60 foot throw. A No Lifeguard sign is not required but highly recommended. |
Required Pool Safety Equipment For Alaska
Equipment | Required | Notes | |
Sechi Disk | Yes | Shop | |
Rescue Pole | Yes | 12' Required | Shop |
Shepherds Crook | Yes | Shop | |
Ring Buoys | Yes | 1 (one) 20" Life Ring Buoy Required | Shop |
Throw Line | Yes | 60' of throw line required for life ring buoy | Shop |
Depth Markers | Yes | At max and min depths, at each point where depth drops more than 1 foot, and at intermediate 1 foot increments of depth. Not greater than 25 feet apart. No diving depth marker required where appropriate. | Shop |
Lifeguard Chair | Yes* | *If applicable, lifeguard needs raised stand minimum 2' in height located poolside adjacent the deep end. | Shop |
Lifeguard/No Lifeguard
Rules - Pool
Rules - Spa
Chemical Room
Compliance with these recommendations does not guarantee that you will be in conformance with any building code, health code, or federal, state or local regulations regarding safety or pool regulation compliance. Compliance does not ensure the absolute safety of you, your operations or place of business. Aquatic Technology, Inc (Poolweb.com) is not a law firm and does not and will not perform services performed by an attorney.