Delaware Pool Regulations
Delaware Swimming Pool Rules and Regulations
Delaware’s Title 16 4464 Health and Safety Code requires pool owners to post a "No Lifeguard on Duty" sign to inform swimmers that there is no designated individual responsible for supervising the pool. This sign must include specific wording that makes it clear that any person under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. In addition, Delaware's Pool Rules sign outlines basic health and safety requirements for swimming pools.
If you're a commercial pool operator in Delaware, it's your responsibility to make sure that the equipment at your facility is up to code. Some of the equipment that you may need include a pole, shepherd's hook, and a ring buoy - don't let yourself get caught without these vital safety tools!
| Code: | Delaware DAR 4464 |
| Effective Date: | October 11, 2015 |
| Governing Body: | Delaware Health and Social Services Department |
| Notes: | Delaware’s Title 16 4464 Health and Safety Code requires a No Lifeguard sign with specific wording and addresses children under the age of 16. Delaware’s Pool Rules sign incorporates basic health and safety requirements for swimming pools. |
Required Equipment for Public Pools
- Secchi Disk
- Rescue Pole
- Shepherds Crook
- Ring Buoy
- Throw Line
- Depth Markers
- Rope & Float Line
- Spineboard
- Lifeguard Chair
- First Aid Kit
- Rescue Blanket
Safety Equipment Notes
- Rescue Pole 12' Required
- Ring Buoy 18" Life Ring Buoy Required
- Throw Line 50' of throw line required.
- Depth Markers In feet to nearest 1/2 ft. (all pools except wading and spa). On vertical wall and deck. Open gutter pools can be located on wall or fence. Points of maximum, minimum and intermediate depths, at each end, and breaks in slope. No more than 2 foot increments, no more than 25 ft apart. NO DIVING (4 inch lettering slip resistant) or NO DIVING with International Symbol on deck in 5 foot or less area. Number of No Diving messages equal to the number of depth markings in that area.
- Rope & Float Line 1-2 ft on shallow side of slope break (above line required to be painted on bottom of pool). With visible colored floats. Sufficient strength to provide handhold.
- Lifeguard Chair Lifeguard stand required for all pools greater than 2000 square feet.
- Rescue Blanket 2 blankets required.
Telephone Signs
Safety Notification Signs
Pool Rules Signs
Spa Rules Signs
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