unknown as a single state code: no statewide ADPH pool/spa chapter found; county boards of health (e.g., Shelby, Baldwin Cos.) each adopt their own public-pool/spa construction and operation rules. Enforced by County boards of health / county health departments set and enforce pool rules; ADPH sets a statewide hotel-pool equipment baseline. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.
Coverage and water-chemistry specifics vary by county rather than one state code. Statewide, ADPH's hotel rule (ch. 420-3-11) separately requires hotel pools to keep a shepherd's crook and life buoy.
Source: primary document
Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.
In force; ADPH environmental rules page (updated June 15, 2026, re-read Oct 19, 2026) lists no statewide pool chapter
The federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (drain covers and anti-entrapment) applies to every public pool alongside the state rule below.
These apply when the building has the equipment or fits the type named. The frequency is the standard one; your local official can set a stricter one, so confirm it for the address.
unknown as a single state code: no statewide ADPH pool/spa chapter found; county boards of health (e.g., Shelby, Baldwin Cos.) each adopt their own public-pool/spa construction and operation rules. Coverage and water-chemistry specifics vary by county rather than one state code. Statewide, ADPH's hotel rule (ch. 420-3-11) separately requires hotel pools to keep a shepherd's crook and life buoy.
County boards of health / county health departments set and enforce pool rules; ADPH sets a statewide hotel-pool equipment baseline.
Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.
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