ADH Rules Pertaining to Swimming Pools and Other Related Facilities, adopted by the State Board of Health under A.C.A. 20-7-109 / 20-30-103. Enforced by Arkansas Department of Health. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.
ADH rules (effective Aug 1, 2012) require a written permit from the State Health Officer to operate a public pool, with a department inspection before the permit issues. Permits expire Dec 31; annual fee $25. Rules call for a trained operator on staff or on call and lifeguards at Class A and public-access pools. Confirm with ADH.
Source: primary document
Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.
In force; ADH rule PDF text read Oct 19, 2026 (effective Aug 1, 2012); no amendment found
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.
ADH Rules Pertaining to Swimming Pools and Other Related Facilities, adopted by the State Board of Health under A.C.A. 20-7-109 / 20-30-103. ADH rules (effective Aug 1, 2012) require a written permit from the State Health Officer to operate a public pool, with a department inspection before the permit issues. Permits expire Dec 31; annual fee $25. Rules call for a trained operator on staff or on call and lifeguards at Class A and public-access pools. Confirm with ADH.
Arkansas Department of Health.
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