Alaska Pool Regulations
Alaska Swimming Pool Rules and Regulations
Regulations for the State of Alaska for commercial swimming pools dictates the required safety equipment, pool rules signs, safety signs as well as various other traditional construction and safety regulations related to swimming pools.
| 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 Equipment for Public Pools
Safety Equipment Notes
- Rescue Pole 12' Required
- Ring Buoy 1 (one) 20" Life Ring Buoy Required
- Throw Line 60' of throw line required for life ring buoy
- Depth Markers 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.
- Lifeguard Chair *If applicable, lifeguard needs raised stand minimum 2' in height located poolside adjacent the deep end.
Lifeguard Signs
Pool Chemical Signs
Pool Rules Signs
Spa Rules Signs
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.
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