Arizona · Pools and spas

The public pool and spa rules in force in Arizona now.

ADEQ design/construction rules A.A.C. R18-5-201 to -251 + ADHS operation/sanitation rules A.A.C. R9-8-801 to -852. Enforced by ADEQ Engineering Review (construction approvals; delegated agencies take some filings); county environmental health for operating permits; ADHS sets operating rules (A.R.S. 36-136(I)(10)) and may delegate (36-136(E)). Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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Pools and spas in Arizona

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In force

ADEQ design/construction rules A.A.C. R18-5-201 to -251 + ADHS operation/sanitation rules A.A.C. R9-8-801 to -852

Hotel, resort, apartment and condo pools are semi-public. ADEQ issues Approval to Construct and Approval of Construction; counties (e.g., Maricopa) issue operating permits. R18-5-208 amended effective Mar 7, 2025; ADHS Article 8 last amended Jul 8, 2020.

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Who enforces it

ADEQ Engineering Review (construction approvals; delegated agencies take some filings); county environmental health for operating permits; ADHS sets operating rules (A.R.S. 36-136(I)(10)) and may delegate (36-136(E))

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; the building view resolves them from your ZIP.

What changes next

In force

In force; ADEQ and ADHS pool rulemaking dockets not checked

The federal layer

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.

Dated items

Next 24 months
Jan 11, 2027
58th Legislature, 1st Regular Session convenes (second Monday in January) - watch fire-code, building-code, elevator, pool and lodging billsArizona Legislature
Dated

Questions about the public pool and spa rules in Arizona

Which public pool rules apply in Arizona today?

ADEQ design/construction rules A.A.C. R18-5-201 to -251 + ADHS operation/sanitation rules A.A.C. R9-8-801 to -852. Hotel, resort, apartment and condo pools are semi-public. ADEQ issues Approval to Construct and Approval of Construction; counties (e.g., Maricopa) issue operating permits. R18-5-208 amended effective Mar 7, 2025; ADHS Article 8 last amended Jul 8, 2020.

Who enforces the public pool and spa rules in Arizona?

ADEQ Engineering Review (construction approvals; delegated agencies take some filings); county environmental health for operating permits; ADHS sets operating rules (A.R.S. 36-136(I)(10)) and may delegate (36-136(E)).

What changes next for the public pool and spa rules in Arizona?

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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