Kansas Pool Regulations
Kansas Swimming Pool Rules and Regulations
Regulations for the State of Kansas 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: | ANSI/APSP Standards |
| Effective Date: | August 1, 2013 |
| Governing Body: | Kansas Department of Health and Environment |
| Notes: | Kansas requires pool owners post pool rules and regulations in a conspicuous place. Most commercial swimming pool rules signs will comply with the Kansas rules as long as they incorporate all common safety and health regulations required for swimming pools. |
Required Equipment for Public Pools
- Rescue Pole
- Shepherds Crook
- Ring Buoy
- Throw Line
- Depth Markers
- Rope & Float Line
- Lifeguard Chair
- Rescue Tube
- First Aid Kit
- Gloves
Safety Equipment Notes
- Rescue Pole 12' Required
- Ring Buoy 18" Life Ring Buoy Required
- Throw Line 1 1/2X maximum width of pool or 50 Feet, whichever is less.
- Rope & Float Line A rope and float line shall be located 1 to 2 feet on the shallow side of contrasting band (required on pools over 6 feet 4 inches. Fasten to wall with corrosion-resistant materials, recessed to wall. Size and strength to offer good hand hold.
- Lifeguard Chairs Lifeguard chairs or stations required for pools requiring lifeguards.
- Rescue Tube If applicable, lifeguards must be equipped with a rescue tube and be appropriately attired.
- 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.
Telephone Signs
Safety Notification Signs
Chemical 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.
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