Hawaii Pool Regulations
Hawaii Swimming Pool Rules and Regulations
Regulations for the State of Hawaii 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: | Hawaii HAR chapter 11-10 |
Effective Date: | July 3, 2002 |
Governing Body: | Hawaii Department of Health |
Notes: | Hawaii’s Pool Rules sign is designed in accordance with their Admin Code 11-10 and contains distinct health and safety guidelines. Article 7 of their Building Code lists the minimum required safety equipment which is listed here for your convenience. |
Required Equipment for Public Pools
Safety Equipment Notes
- Depth Markers Within 18” of water edge, installed at maximum and minimum depths, at all slope changes, at increments of water depth not to exceed 2 feet not spaced to exceed 25 feet, arranged uniformly on both sides and ends of pool. Slip Resistant on deck. Lettering shall spell out or abbreviate: FT OR FEET, IN OR INCHES. NO DIVING SYMBOL at depths of 5 ft. or less and spaced at intervals of not more than 25 feet.
- Rescue Pole 12' required. (One lifesaving unit per 2,000 square feet)
- Throw Line 1/4 inch diameter - Not less than 1-1/2x maximum width of pool.
Telephone Signs
Safety Notification 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.