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

Rules - Spa

Missouri Spa Rules Caution Sign - 12 x 18 Inches on Heavy-Duty Aluminum

$25.33

Missouri Spa Rules Caution Sign - 12 x 18 Inches on Styrene Plastic

$21.07

Informational

Emergency Exit Only Sign - 12 x 10 Inches on Heavy-Duty Aluminum

$14.07

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.