State Codes
Missouri Pool Code
Code: | ANSI/APSP Standards |
Effective Date: | August 1, 2013 |
Governing Body: | Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services |
Notes: | Missouri requires pool owners post pool rules and instructions in a conspicuous place. Most commercial swimming pool rules signs will comply with the Missouri rules as long as they incorporate all common safety and health regulations required for swimming pools. |
Required Pool Safety Equipment For Missouri
Equipment | Required | Notes | |
Sechi Disk | Yes | Shop | |
Shepherds Crook | Yes | 1 Unit required per 2000 sq ft. | Shop |
Ring Buoys | Yes | 18" Life Ring Buoy Required. 1 Unit required per 2000 sq ft. | Shop |
Throw Line | Yes | 1/4” in diameter, 1.5x width of pool or 50 feet, whichever is less. | Shop |
Depth Markers | Yes | At change in bottom slope, spaced not more than 25 ft. apart, intervals measured peripherally. Markings on both sides of pool. FEET OR FT. INCHES OR IN. AND METERS. WADING POOLS: Maximum Depth Marker required. | Shop |
Rope & Float Line | Yes | Safety rope and floats (with float keepers) and contrasting line drawn between shallow and deep ends. | Shop |
Gloves | Yes | If pool staffed by lifeguard. | Shop |
Spineboard | Yes | If pool staffed by lifeguard. | Shop |
First Aid Kit | Yes | Shop |
Lifeguard/No Lifeguard
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