State Codes
Pennsylvania Pool Code
Code: | PA Code Title 28 Chapter 18 and ANSI |
Effective Date: | January 1, 2005 |
Governing Body: | Oklahoma Department of Health |
Notes: | Pennsylvania requires pool owners post pool rules and instructions in a conspicuous place. Most commercial swimming pool rules signs will comply with the Pennsylvania rules as long as they incorporate all common safety and health regulations required for swimming pools. |
Required Pool Safety Equipment For Pennsylvania
Equipment | Required | Notes | |
Rescue Pole | Yes | 12' Required | Shop |
Shepherds Crook | Yes | Shop | |
Ring Buoys | Yes | 18" Life Ring Buoy Required | Shop |
Throw Line | Yes | 1/4" diameter, 50' required | Shop |
Depth Markers | Yes | In feet. Installed at maximum and minimum depths and all points of slope change. Installed in intermediate increments of water depth not to exceed 2 ft. nor greater than 25 ft. Arranged uniformly on both sides and both ends of pool. Skid Resistant. | Shop |
Rope & Float Line | Yes | Provided between 1-2 ft. on shallow side of break in grade between shallow and deep portion. Position marked with visible floats at not greater than 7' intervals. | Shop |
Lifeguard/No Lifeguard
Rules - Pool
Rules - Spa
Chemical Room
Telephone
No Diving
Management/Policy
Safety
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