Connecticut Pool Regulations
Connecticut Swimming Pool Rules and Regulations
Keeping your swimming pool safe and in compliance with Connecticut state regulations is important for many reasons. Purchasing the following equipment - secchi disk, shepherds crook, and a lifeguard chair can help you keep swimmers safe while they enjoy your pool.
Code: | Connecticut Public Health Code 19-13-B33b |
Effective Date: | September 1, 2004 |
Governing Body: | Connecticut Department of Public Health |
Notes: | The Connecticut Pool Rules and Spa Rules signs incorporate specific health and safety concerns listed in their Health Code 19-13-B33b. The Pool Rules are required to be posted both at the pool and in public dressing rooms. |
Required Equipment for Public Pools
Safety Equipment Notes
- Rescue Pole 12' pole required, 1 unit of lifesaving equipment per 100'
- Shepherds Crook 1 unit of lifesaving equipment per 100'
- First Aid Kit 24 unit kit required
- Throw Line 50' in length
- Depth Markers Maximum and minimum depths, and all points where slope changes, and at appropriate points in between. Minimum of 1 depth marker for wading pools. A minimum of 2 depth markers per spa.
- Lifeguard Chair Lifeguard chair or stand a minimum of 4 feet raised height.
Telephone Signs
Pool Rules Signs
Spa Rules Signs
No Diving 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.