Oklahoma Pool Regulations
Oklahoma Swimming Pool Rules and Regulations
Regulations for the State of Oklahoma 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: | Oklahoma OAC Chapter 320 |
| Effective Date: | December 31, 1991 |
| Governing Body: | Oklahoma Department of Health |
| Notes: | The Oklahoma OAC Chapter 320 outlines rules and precautions for patrons which are incorporated in the Oklahoma Pool Rules sign. Oklahoma’s No Lifeguard sign is unique to the state. This state requires a 16 foot rescue pole (as opposed to a 12 foot). |
Required Equipment for Public Pools
- Extra Hair & Lint Strainer
- Rescue Pole
- Shepherds Crook
- Ring Buoys
- Throw Line
- Depth Markers
- Rope & Float Line
- Spineboard
- First Aid Kit
Safety Equipment Notes
- Rescue Pole 16' Required
- Ring Buoys Two 18" Life Ring Buoys Required
- Throw Line 30' throw line required.
- Depth Markers At maximum and minimum points, at points of break between deep and shallow portions, and at intermediate 1 ft. increments of depth n the shallow end up to breakpoint, and at 2 ft. increments of depth from breakpoint to deep end wall, spaced not more than 25 ft. intervals ,and at 2 ft. increments of depth with minimum of 3 markers per pool throughout length of nondiving pools with uniform bottom slope. NUMERALS
- Rope & Float Line Between shallow and deep portions with colored floats spread on 5 ft. centers. 3/4 in. minimum diameter
- Spineboard If pool at least 30 feet horizontal.
Capacity Signs
Telephone Signs
Chemical 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.
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