California Pool Regulations
California Swimming Pool Rules and Regulations
Injury prevention should be a top priority for those in charge of maintaining California pools. The state has created guidelines on how to keep swimmers safe - including using items like depth markers and throw lines that can help save lives when an accident occurs!
California requires a variety of pool safety signs to be displayed in and around any public or commercial swimming facility. In 2017, California adopted several new sign requirements, including an Emergency 911 and Facility Location sign, as well as a California health sign concerning diarrhea. There are also state-mandated emergency specified rescue procedures that must be posted near each pool exit and entrance for quick reference in case of an emergency situation.
| Code: | California Building Code Title 24 |
| Effective Date: | January 1, 2017 |
| Governing Body: | California Department of Public Health |
| Notes: | California adopted several new sign requirements in 2017 including their Emergency 911 and Facility Location sign with 4 inch and 1 inch lettering height. The California health sign concerning diarrhea is a requirement and is available in 1 inch lettering height, as required. Our 24 x 30 CPR sign meets the new lettering height requirement for that sign. |
Required Equipment for Public Pools
Safety Equipment Notes
- Rescue Pole 12' Required
- Ring Buoy One 18" Life Ring Buoy Required
- Depth Markers Located at maximum and minimum depth and at each end. At break in bottom slope between shallow and deep ends. On the perimeter at distances not to exceed 25 ft. Accurate to the nearest 6”. SPA OR WADING minimum of 2 depth markers indicating maximum depth.
Capacity Signs
Telephone Signs
Safety Notification Signs
Chemical Signs
Pool Rules Signs
Spa Rules Signs
No Diving Signs
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